Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 1053

k. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap the sleeve yoke to remove the universal joint spider bearing.

HINT:

Use the same removal procedure for the universal joint spider bearing on the opposite side.

Fig. 26: Identifying Hammering Point Location
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l. Remove the spider from the sleeve yoke.

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2 Joint Type)

a. Using a dial indicator, check the propeller shaft runout.

Maximum runout:

1.02 mm (0.0402 in.)

If the shaft runout is greater than the maximum, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

Fig. 27: Checking Propeller Shaft Runout

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2. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY (for 3 Joint Type)

a. Using a dial indicator, measure the intermediate shaft runout.

Maximum runout:

0.61 mm (0.0240 in.)

If the intermediate shaft runout is greater than the maximum, replace the propeller with center
bearing shaft.

Fig. 28: Measuring Intermediate Shaft Runout
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b. Using a dial indicator, measure the propeller shaft runout.

Maximum runout:

1.02 mm (0.0402 in.)

If the propeller shaft runout is greater than the maximum, replace the propeller with center bearing
shaft.

Fig. 29: Measuring Propeller Shaft Runout
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3. INSPECT REAR PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING

a. Mount the propeller shaft in a vise.

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Fig. 30: Inspecting Rear Propeller Shaft Universal Joint Spider Bearing
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b. Inspect the spider bearing for wear or damage.

c. Using a dial indicator, measure the spider bearing axial play by turning the yoke of the flange while

holding the shaft tightly.

Maximum bearing axial play:

0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

If the spider bearing axial play exceeds the maximum, replace the spider bearing.

4. INSPECT NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY (for 3 Joint Type)

a. Check that the bearing turns freely.

If the bearing is damaged, worn, or does not turn freely, replace it.

Fig. 31: Inspecting No. 1 Center Support Bearing Assembly
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REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL REAR PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING

NOTE:

Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as
this will cause deformation.

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HINT:

Use the same installation procedure for both the sleeve yoke side and flange yoke side universal joint
spider bearings.

a. Apply MP grease to a new spider and 4 new bearings.

HINT:

Be careful not to apply too much grease.

Fig. 32: Applying MP Grease To Spider And Bearings
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b. Measure dimension A between the snap ring grooves.

Fig. 33: Measuring Dimension A Between Snap Ring Grooves
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c. Install the 4 spider bearings to the spider journal portions, and then measure dimension B of the

universal joint.

d. Select snap rings to make dimensions A and B the same.

Snap ring type for steel yoke

THICKNESS CHART

NOTE:

When measuring dimension B, fix the spider and spider bearings in a
vise and hold them firmly together.

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