Front Propeller Shaft Assembly: Reassembly

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INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING

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

Be careful not to apply too much grease.
Fit the spider to the yoke.

Fig 1: Applying MP Grease To Universal Joint Spider And Universal Joint Spider Bearings
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Measure dimension A between the snap ring grooves.
Insert the spider bearing into the spider journal portion, and then measure dimension B of the universal joint.
NOTE: When measuring dimension B, fix the spider and needle roller bearings in a vise and hold them firmly together.

Fig 2: Identifying Dimension A And B
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Select snap rings to make dimensions A and B the same.

Snap ring type

THICKNESS SPECIFICATION

Color	Thickness mm (in.)
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.)

Fig 3: Identifying Snap Rings

NOTE:

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

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.

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

Fig 4: Pressing In Spider Bearing Into Snap Ring Groove Using SST
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Using needle-nose pliers, install new snap rings into the grooves of the yoke.

INSPECT FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING (See INSPECTION )
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 below.

Fig 5: View Of Snap Ring Into Grooves Of Yoke
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Fig 6: Identifying Propeller Shaft Assembly
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