Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT BOOT CLAMP

(a) Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and sleeve yoke. Text in Illustration *1 Rear Propeller Shaft Boot Clamp *2 Rear Sliding Shaft Boot *a Matchmark of Propeller Shaft and Sleeve Yoke *b Matchmark of Pinching Portion of Rear Propeller Shaft Boot Clamp *c Pinching Portion

(b) Apply matchmarks at the pinching portions of the rear propeller shaft boot clamps of the propeller shaft and sleeve yoke.

(c) Using a side cutter or pliers, disconnect the 2 rear propeller shaft boot clamps.

(d) Disconnect the 2 rear propeller shaft boot clamps from the sleeve yoke.

(e) Remove the sleeve yoke, and then remove the rear sliding shaft boot and 2 rear propeller shaft boot clamps from the propeller shaft.

2. INSPECT 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 0.00197 in.)

If the bearing axial play is greater than the maximum, replace the spider bearing.

3. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING

(a) Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and universal joint yoke. Text in Illustration *a Matchmark

(b) Using a brass bar and hammer, slightly tap in the spider bearing outer races.

(c) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the 4 snap rings from the grooves.

(d) Clamp the propeller shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.

(e) Using SST, push the spider bearing out of the propeller shaft.

SST: 09332-25010

HINT:

Sufficiently raise the part indicated by (A) so that it does not come into contact with the spider bearing.

(f) Clamp the pushed out spider bearing outer race in a vise and tap the propeller shaft to remove the spider bearing. Text in Illustration *a Hammering Point NOTICE: Do not tap the shaft tube. HINT: Remove the spider bearing from the opposite side of the spider using the same procedure.

(g) Separate the propeller shaft with center bearing assembly.

(h) Reinstall the 2 removed spider bearings onto the spider and clamp the spider bearings in a vise.

(i) Using SST, push the bearing out of the yoke.

SST: 09332-25010

HINT:

Sufficiently raise the part indicated by (A) so that it does not come into contact with the bearing.

(j) Clamp the pushed out outer bearing race in a vise and tap off the yoke with a hammer. Text in Illustration *a Hammering Point

(k) Remove the spider.

4. REMOVE CENTER NO. 2 SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY

(a) Fix the yoke at the center bearing section in a vice. Text in Illustration *a Matchmark

(b) Using a chisel and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the lock nut.

(c) Place matchmarks on the yoke and shaft.

(d) Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the center yoke, spacer and center support bearing from the propeller shaft with center bearing assembly.