Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

Install journal bearing to journal.
CAUTION:
- Never reuse journal or journal bearing.
- Always replace journal, journal bearing, and snap rings as a set.
- Apply multi-purpose grease to journal bearing.
Install bearing (1) using a vise.
CAUTION: Never damage bearing or flange yoke.

Fig 1: Installing Bearing
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Measure journal axial play. If necessary, select the appropriate snap ring.
1. While pushing to 98 N.m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb), check the clearance between snap ring (1) and needle bearing (2).
  Journal axial play : Refer to "JOURNAL AXIAL PLAY "
  
  Fig 2: Measuring Journal Axial Play
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2. If journal axial play is outside the specification, use a thicker/thinner snap ring to adjust.
  CAUTION:
  - Never reuse snap ring.
  - Select snap rings so that thickness difference between LH and RH is within 0.02 mm (0.0008 in).
Install snap ring (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Snap Ring
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Check that joint moves smoothly.
Reference value (After adaptation)

Bending resistance : 2.26 N.m (0.23 kg-m, 20 in-lb) or less

Fig 4: Checking That Joint Move
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NOTE: The bending resistance [2.26 N.m (0.23 kg-m, 20 in-lb) or less] may not be satisfied soon after the installation.
Check the journal axial play. Refer to "INSPECTION ".