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

Reference: PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Reusing the removed circlips, spider (1) or bearings (2) can lead to abnormal noise, vibration or other abnormal conditions.
Never reuse the circlips, spider and bearings.

NOTE: Make sure that rollers inside spider bearing race are all in place.

Fig 1: Identifying Spider And Bearings

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Make sure to apply grease to spider bearing race.
"A": Grease 99000-25030 (SUZUKI Super Grease C)

Fig 2: Applying Grease To Spider Bearing Race
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Insert bearing race into yoke, using press, until it is flush with yoke face. When doing this, insert spider into bearing race to prevent rollers in bearing race from coming out.
Aligning match marks (1) and insert the other bearing race on the opposite side into yoke, using press until it is flush with yoke face.

Fig 3: Identifying Matching Marks On Yoke Face And Bearing Race
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Insert bearing races on the sliding yoke side in the same way as described in Step 1) and 2).
Securely fit 4 circlips to shaft and sliding yoke.
NOTE:
- Make sure that each circlip is fitted in groove securely.
After assembly, check to ensure that both shaft yoke and sliding yoke move smoothly.