Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 1071

1. INSPECT FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

a. Check that the propeller shaft is not damaged or deformed.

If necessary, replace the propeller shaft.

Fig. 144: Inspecting Front Propeller Shaft Assembly
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b. Using a dial indicator, check the propeller shaft runout.

Maximum runout:

0.61 mm (0.0240 in.)

2. INSPECT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING

a. Check that the joints move smoothly.

b. Check the spider bearings for wear and damage.

c. Check the spider bearing axial play by turning the yoke while holding the shaft tightly.

Maximum bearing axial play:

0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

If necessary, replace the spider bearing.

REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING

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

HINT:

Be careful not to apply too much grease.

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Fig. 145: Applying MP Grease To Spider And Bearings
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b. Fit the spider to the yoke.

c. Measure dimension A between the snap ring grooves.

Fig. 146: Measuring Dimension A Between Snap Ring Grooves
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d. Insert the spider bearing into the spider journal portion, and then measure dimension B of the

universal joint.

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

Snap ring type

THICKNESS CHART

NOTE:

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

Color

Thickness

Green 1.403 mm (0.0552 in.)

Purple 1.454 mm (0.0572 in.)

Black 1.486 mm (0.0585 in.)

Copper 1.511 mm (0.0595 in.)

White 1.556 mm (0.0613 in.)

Yellow 1.607 mm (0.0633 In.)

Blue 1.657 mm (0.0652 in.)

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Fig. 147: Identifying Snap Ring
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f. Insert the spider into the flange yoke, and then using SST, press in the spider bearing into the snap

ring groove.

SST 09332-25010

HINT:

Press in the spider bearing on the opposite side in the same way.

Fig. 148: Inserting Spider Into Flange Yoke
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g. Using needle-nose pliers, install new snap rings into the grooves of the yoke.

NOTE:

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Use new snap rings.

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If possible, use snap rings of the same thickness for both
edges.

NOTE:

When pressing in the spider bearing, be careful not to damage its lip.

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Fig. 149: Identifying Snap Ring
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2. INSPECT FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING (See

INSPECTION )

3. INSPECT FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

HINT:

When replacing the spider bearing, make sure that the grease fitting assembly hole is facing in the
direction shown in the illustration.

Fig. 150: Identifying Front Propeller Shaft Universal Joint Spider Bearing (Rear Side)
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INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT

a. for Front Differential Side:

1. Align the matchmarks on the differential and propeller shaft flange.

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