OEM 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Drive Shaft

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Drive Shaft Parts Q&A

• Q: How to disassemble the rear Drive Shaft assembly on 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?

  A: The first step when disassembling a rear propeller shaft assembly requires visual inspection of the propeller shaft for damage and deformation for replacement when necessary. Use a dial indicator to check the propeller shaft runout because values above 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) require new shaft installation. Check the universal joint spider bearing by examining motion of its joints and inspecting both wear and damage and testing the spider bearing axial play by rotating the yoke as you grasp the shaft firmly with a maximum allowable motion of 0 mm (0 in.). Replace the spider bearing if necessary. Begin spider bearing outer races installation on the rear propeller shaft universal joint by marking the sleeve yoke and flange yoke for alignment. Then use a brass bar combined with a hammer for slight tapping on the outer races. Extract the 4 snap rings from their grooves using 2 screwdrivers before you can successfully drive out the spider bearing from the propeller shaft using Special Service Tool: 09332-25010 as you lift the marked portion (A) of the tool away from the spider bearing. The spider bearing outer race can be clamped in a vise while tapping off the propeller shaft with a hammer that should not strike the shaft directly. Apply this same method on the other side of the propeller shaft and set the removed spider bearing outer races in place on the spider. Special Service Tool: 09332-25010 will push the yoke bearing outward as you guided the indicated area (A) upward ensuring the clamped outer race of the bearing maintains a vise position when you hammer the flange yoke off. You can then extract the spider.