Q: How to reassemble the Drive Shaft assembly on Toyota 4Runner?
A: You need to place the rear propeller shaft universal joint spider bearing before starting the 2WD propeller shaft assembly reassembly process. A new universal joint requires application of MP grease No. 2 before insertion into the yoke flange. Use the Special Service Tool: 09332-25010 to position the bearings onto the spider along with adjusting the bearings to reach maximum width equality in the snap ring grooves. Install four brand new snap rings of the same thickness to stop axial movement while avoiding using old snap rings. New retainer rings must be used while keeping the retainer rings on both ends with equal thickness. The assembly ends with hammer-tapping the yoke to eliminate any space between the spider bearing outer race and the snap ring. At this point the new spider bearing must be installed on the sleeve just as before.
Q: How to service and repair the drive shaft on Toyota Tundra?
A: The drive/propeller shaft service begins through dial indicator analysis of the propeller shaft and intermediate shaft to check for damage and runout measures. Maximum permitted runout levels must stay below 0.8 mm (0.031 inch) and shaft replacement is needed when this limit is exceeded. You should check spider bearing wear and damage followed by measuring axial play through yoke turning under tight shaft conditions. Maintain 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) maximum axial play specifications because excessive values indicate spider bearing replacements are required. End with a check of the center support bearing to verify free rotation because any sign of damage warrants exchanging the part.
Q: How to Properly Remove and Replace a Drive Shaft on Toyota Tacoma?
A: The installation of the propeller shaft assembly for Access Cab 2WD and Double Cab 2WD begins by removing Special Service Tool: from the extension housing. Install the propeller shaft inside the extension housing while keeping its matchmarks correctly aligned between propeller shaft flange and differential flange. The propeller shaft needs to be secured with four bolts, four nuts, and four washers which must be tightened to 88 Nm (899 kgf-cm, 65 ft-lbf). Installation of the center support bearing starts with provisional bolt attachment through two mounting points ensuring that the drain hole faces downwards. Adjust the center support bearing during an unwelded vehicle inspection to keep the defined timeframes and test the vertical straightness by verifying both shaft lines maintain -1.0 to 1.0 mm (-0.039 to 0.039 in.) alignments along the vehicle length. The final step includes torquing the 2 bolts to 36 Nm and checking the transmission for any signs of oil leakage.