Propeller Shaft Disassembly and Assembly (2WD Model): Disassembly

Give match marks (1) on sliding yoke and shaft as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Aligning Match Marks On Sliding Yoke And Shaft
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Using snap ring plier (1), remove 2 circlips.

Fig 2: Removing Circlips
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Using special tool, push spider bearing race out 3 - 4 mm (0.12 - 0.16 in.) from shaft yoke race.
NOTE: Before pushing it out, apply penetrate lubricant between bearing race (1) and yoke race (2).

Special Tool

(A): 09926-48010

Spider bearing race installing position (length "a")

"a": 3 - 4 mm (0.12 - 0.16 in.)

Fig 3: Identifying Spider Bearing Race Installing Position
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Tapping yoke with a hammer, completely remove bearing race.

Fig 4: Tapping Sliding Yoke
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Take out bearing race on the other side in the same way as in Step 3) and 4).
Push out bearing race on sliding yoke side as described in Step 2) and 3), and then, holding bearing race in a vise (1), tap sliding yoke and take out race. (Refer to the figure.)
Remove bearing race on the opposite side in the same way.
NOTE:
- Take care not to lose rollers in spider bearing race when removing it.
- Fit removed bearings temporarily in spider so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions.
Fig 5: Pushing Out Bearing Race On Sliding Yoke
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