OEM 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser Universal Joint

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser Universal Joint Parts Q&A

• Q: How to replace the universal joint on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser?

  A: Before starting universal joint replacement start by removing the propeller shaft and marking corresponding positions on the shaft and flange yoke and between flange yoke and sleeve yoke. Start by separating the sleeve yoke from the propeller shaft. A brass bar combined with a hammer to tap the bearing outer races should be used followed by extracting the four snap rings using two screwdrivers from their grooves. Startup the spider bearing extraction using Special Service Tool: 09332-25010 which pushes the bearing out of the flange while maintaining enough clearance between "A" and the bearing. The outer bearing race should be placed in a vise during this operation while the flange receives hammer taps to remove it and the process should repeat on the other side. After removing the flange yoke from either the sleeve yoke or propeller shaft install the two extracted bearing outer races onto the spider. To push out the bearing from the yoke utilize Special Service Tool: 09332-25010 while using a vise to clamp the outer bearing race followed by hammer tapping of the yoke as performed for the opposite side. Choose the spider bearing by verifying the drill mark on yoke section then apply MP grease on new replacement parts while watching for excessive grease usage. Special Service Tool: 09332-25010 should be used to install the bearings onto the spider while adjusting both bearing snap rings to reach maximum and equal width. Put in two new snap rings with same thickness so the system shows 0 mm (0 inch) axial play after installation while avoiding used rings and tapping the yoke with a hammer until the bearing outer race touches the snap ring. Put matchmarks on the propeller shaft and flange yoke or on the flange yoke and sleeve yoke beforeInstalling the assembly between these components while using two new spider bearings and their snap rings as installed on the previous flange yoke. Confirm the smooth operation of the spider bearing along with its axial play measurement which should stay within the 0 mm (0 inch) bounds and verify proper orientation of the grease fitting assembly hole as shown in the illustration.