How to overhaul the Drive Shaft assembly on 2003 Toyota 4Runner?

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The process of propeller shaft assembly maintenance begins with 2WD and 4WD drive type disassembly after placing matchmarks on their flanges. The overhauling process for the 2WD propeller shaft starts with removing four nuts alongside four washers before detaching the component by applying Special Service Tool: 09326-40010 into the transmission opening to stop oil leakage. The overhaul process requires separation of the 4WD propeller shaft assembly by removing 4 nuts with 4 washers and the propeller shaft from the differential flange using the same matchmarking technique. A dial indicator should be used to inspect the propeller shaft assembly which requires a maximum runout of 0.3 mm (0.012 inch). If necessary, replace the damaged components. The spider bearing of the rear propeller shaft universal joint should demonstrate zero millimeters (0 inch) of wear and zero inch of axial play. Users must detach the sleeve yoke by perform matchmarking then remove its grease fitting and yoke while disconnecting the universal joint sleeve from the rear propeller shaft assembly. Cutter and prying tools should be used to remove the rear propeller shaft sliding shaft dust cover as you move it away from the propeller shaft. The procedure to remove the rear propeller shaft universal joint spider bearing requires yoke matchmarking and tapping the outer races followed by snap ring removal before using Special Service Tool: 09332-25010 to push out the spider bearing. Prior to taping the propeller shaft you should clamp the outer race in a vise while carefully avoiding damage to the shaft. The procedure entails applying MP grease to the new spider bearings and placing them into the flange yoke followed by using Special Service Tool: 09332-25010 to both install and set their position before adding new snap rings which need to be equal in thickness. Use a tap tool to eliminate any space that exists between the outer race of the spider bearing and the snap ring. The rear propeller shaft sliding shaft dust cover installation requires the use of Special Service Tool to press in a new cover when the universal joint maintains a straight position. The installation of the rear propeller shaft universal joint sleeve yoke assembly requires fitting the grease fitting and performing MP grease application on the spline and sliding surface before aligning matchmarks and inserting the propeller shaft. Check the orientation of the grease fitting assembly hole and inspect both the universal joint spider bearing of the rear propeller shaft and the propeller shaft assembly. The propeller shaft assembly for 2WD and 4WD needs final installation after aligning matchmarks while securing it with proper nuts and washers and bolts and torquing to 88 Nm (897 kgfcm, 65 ft. lbs.).

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2003 Toyota 4Runner Drive Shaft

2003 Toyota 4Runner Drive Shaft

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