OEM 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Drive Shaft

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to disassemble the drive shaft without causing deformation on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser?

  A: Cautious efforts must be made to handle the propeller shaft tube in a vise because tight gripping can cause deformation. The first step consists of taking out the rear universal joint spider assembly of the propeller shaft. Place matchmarks on the flange yoke and sleeve yoke or propeller shaft. Apply a brass bar while using a hammer to carefully embed the spider bearing inner races before removing the 4 snap rings that lie in grooves using two screwdrivers. You should use Special Service Tool: 09332-25010 to push out the bearing from the flange after first sufficiently elevating Part A so the tool installs easily. Secure the bearing outer race in a vise while using a hammer to tap off its position from the flange before performing the same procedure to remove the bearing from the other side. The procedure continues by removing the flange yoke from the sleeve yoke (or propeller shaft). The extracted bearing outer races need installation to the spider. By using Special Service Tool: 09332-25010 the bearing can be pushed out from the yoke through a process where the outer bearing race enters a vise then tapping the yoke with a hammer following the same procedures for both sides.