Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: Reassembly

Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual / Propeller Shaft / Front Propeller Shaft Assembly(for 4wd) / Reassembly

REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING

(a) Apply MP grease to a new spider and spider bearing.

(b) Fit the spider into the flange yoke.

(d) Insert the spider bearing into the spider journal portion, and then measure dimension B of the universal joint.

NOTICE:

When measuring dimension B, fix the spider and needle roller bearings in a vise and hold them firmly together.

(e) Select snap rings to make dimensions A and B the same.

Snap Ring Type:

Color	Thickness mm (in.)
Green	1.384 (0.0545)
Red	1.435 (0.0565)
Black	1.486 (0.0585)
Copper	1.511 (0.0595)
Silver	1.537 (0.0605)
Yellow	1.588 (0.0625)
Blue	1.638 (0.0645)

NOTICE:

Use new snap rings.
If possible, use snap rings of the same thickness for both edges.

(f) Insert the spider into the yoke, and then using SST, press in the spider bearing into the snap ring groove.

SST: 09332-25010

(g) Press in the spider bearing on the opposite side in the same way.

NOTICE:

When pressing in the spider bearing, be careful not to damage its lip.

(h) Using needle-nose pliers, install new snap rings into the grooves of the yoke.

2. INSPECT FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING

(a) Check the spider bearings for wear and damage.

(b) Check each spider bearing's axial play by turning the yoke while holding the shaft tightly.

Maximum bearing axial play:

0 to 0.05 mm (0 to 0.002 in.)

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Installation

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (with Grease Fitting) HINT: When replacing the spider bearing, make sure that the grease fitting assembly hole is facing in the d ...

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