OEM 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Drive Shaft

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the rear Drive Shaft assembly on 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser?

  A: Service and repair operations on the rear propeller shaft assembly start with 2WD assembly removal that involves mark placement at differential flange and propeller shaft flange locations followed by 4-nut and 4-bolt and 4-washer removal before extracting the propeller shaft assembly. Installation of Special Service Tool: 09325-40010 into the extension housing aids in stopping oil escape from the system. When servicing the 4WD propeller shaft assembly you need to first mark the transfer flange alongside the propeller shaft flange before you remove the 4 nuts with their 4 washers. Next apply marks to the propeller shaft flange and differential flange after which you can remove all 4 nuts and 4 bolts as well as the 4 washers and propeller shaft assembly. The rear propeller shaft assembly demands inspection for damage or deformities and you should obtain a replacement if needed while dial indicator testing verifies runout stays under 0.3 mm (0.012 in.). Check the universal joint spider bearing for smooth operations while inspecting it for signs of wear and damage then measure its axial play which must be 0 mm (0 in.) before installing a new spider bearing. The procedure to dismantle the rear propeller shaft universal joint spider kit begins with creating matchmarks on the flange yoke and sleeve yoke, followed by gentle tapping of spider bearing outer races using a brass bar and hammer to free 4 snap rings with two screwdrivers and using Special Service Tool: 09332-25010 to carefully push the spider bearing from the propeller shaft while maintaining safe spacing between the indicated part and spider bearing. Place the spider bearing outer race in a vise clamp to tap the propeller shaft with a hammer without hitting the shaft directly until the opposite side is completed. Start by fitting 2 removed spider bearing outer races onto the spider then use Special Service Tool: 09332-25010 to push out the bearing from the yoke. After clamping the outer bearing race in a vise carefully tap off the flange yoke with a hammer before spider removal. To rebuild the flange yoke you should apply MP grease onto each new spider bearing alongside its new spider then position the spider within the yoke before using Special Service Tool 09332-25010 to set the spider bearing positions at maximum snap ring width equality before placing four new snap rings to eliminate axial play. After adjusting the snap ring clearance you should tap the yoke to eliminate all gaps between the spider bearing outer race and snap ring while maintaining alignment between the matchmarks found on the flange yoke and sleeve yoke. Perform this bearing installation and adjustment procedure again. Examine the universal joint spider bearing for its freedom of movement while checking the axial play to stay at 0 mm (0 in.). To install propeller shaft flanges into extension housings technicians must first remove the Special Service Tool then position the flange assembly within the housing before applying 4 bolts, 4 nuts and 4 washers then torquing them to 88 N m (899 kgf cm, 65 ft. lbf). Installation of the 4WD requires matching the propeller shaft flange marks to the differential flange marks until all 4 bolts and 4 nuts with 4 washers reach 88 N m (899 kgf cm, 65 ft. lbf) of torque. The propeller shaft flange marks must then be aligned with the transfer flange marks before installing the 4 nuts and 4 washers and reaching the same torque requirement.