Assembly

CENTER BEARING





^ When installing center bearing, position the "F" mark on center bearing toward front of vehicle.
^ Apply a coat of multi-purpose lithium grease containing molybdenum disulfide to the end face of the center bearing and both sides of the washer.





^ Stake the nut. Always use new one.
^ Align match marks when assembling tubes.

JOURNAL (63H,71H and 8OB)





1. Assemble journal bearing. Apply recommended multipurpose grease on bearing inner surface.
When assembling, be careful that needle bearing does not fall down.





2. Select snap ring that will provide specified play in axial direction of journal, and install them. Refer to Specifications.

Select snap rings with a difference in thickness at both sides within 0.06 mm (0.0024 in).





3. Adjust thrust clearance between bearing and snap ring to zero by tapping yoke.





4. Check to see that journal moves smoothly and check for axial play.
Axial play: 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) or less