Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 1063

Fig. 92: Measuring 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 assembly.

Fig. 93: 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 assembly.

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Fig. 94: Measuring Propeller Shaft Runout
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3. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING

a. Mount the propeller shaft in a vise.

Fig. 95: Inspecting 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 runout:

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.

NOTE:

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

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Fig. 96: Inspecting No. 1 Center Support Bearing Assembly
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REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL REAR PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING

HINT:

Use the same installation procedure for both the front and rear propeller shaft universal joint spider
bearings.

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

Fig. 97: Applying MP Grease To Spider And Bearings
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b. Measure dimension A between the snap ring grooves.

NOTE:

Be careful not to apply too much grease.

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Fig. 98: Identifying 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. w/o Grease Fitting Spider Bearing:

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

Fig. 99: Identifying Snap Ring
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Snap ring type for steel yoke

THICKNESS CHART

Snap ring type for aluminum yoke

THICKNESS CHART

NOTE:

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

Color Thickness

Purple 1.46 mm (0.0574 in.)

Black 1.49 mm (0.0586 in.)

Copper 1.51 mm (0.0594 in.)

White 1.56 mm (0.0614 in.)

Yellow 1.59 mm (0.0625 in.)

Blue 1.64 mm (0.0646 in.)

Color

Thickness

Black 1.52 mm (0.0598 in.)
Black 1.54 mm (0.0606 in.)
Black 1.57 mm (0.0618 in.)
Black 1.62 mm (0.0638 in.)

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