Inspection and Disassembly

Inspection






1. Inspect propeller shaft runout, should be no more than 0.6 mm (0.024 in). If runout exceeds specification, replace propeller shaft assembly.






2. Inspect journal axial play. If the play exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.

Journal Axial Play:
63A: 0mm (0 in)
63H, 71H, 80B: 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) or less

Disassembly of Center Bearing






1. Put match marks on flanges, and separate 2nd tube from 1st tube.






2. Put match marks on the flange and shaft.






3. Remove locking nut with the following tools.

Tool number:
R180A, R200A, H190A, C200 (2WD):
ST38060002 (J34311)
C200 (4WD), H233B:
KV38104700 (J34311)






4. Remove companion flange with puller.






5. Remove center bearing with tool #ST30031000 (J22912-01) and press.

Disassembly of Journal

NOTE: 63H, 71H, and 80B only, do not disassemble 63A.






6. Put match marks on shaft and flange or yoke.






7. Remove snap ring.






8. Remove pushed out journal bearing by lightly tapping yoke with a hammer, taking care not to damage journal and yoke hole.






9. Remove bearing at opposite side in above operation.

NOTE: Put marks on disassembled parts so that they can be reinstalled in the original positions from which they were removed.