Rodeo Sport 2WD L4-2.2L (2002)
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Propeller shaft for runout.
Static runout limit: 0.13 mm (0.005 inch)
TIR on the neck of the slip tube shaft (with a boot).
0.25 mm (0.010 inch)
TIR on the ends of the tubing 3 inch from the welds.
0.38 mm (0.015 inch)
TIR at the linear center of the tube.
0.38 mm (0.015 inch)
TIR for the full length of tube with 30" or less of tubing.
TIR: Total Indicator Reading
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Play in universal joint.
Limit: Less than 0.15 mm (0.006 inch)
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Spider pin should be smooth and free from fretting or galling.
Visible signs of needle presence is normal, but wear should not be felt.
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Inspect boot.
Check the boot for crack or damage. If necessary, replace the boot.
If abnormal condition are found on the boot, inspect the grease for mixing of foreign material.
If the grease is good condition, and slip joint works well, replace the boot, replenish grease, and reassemble the slip joint.
If the foreign material is found in the grease, check the spline for wear and damage.
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Preload of the universal joint.
Preload should be 0 to 24.9 kg (0 to 11.3 lb).
Joints should rotate smoothly and freely and should exhibit no rough or ratchety movement.
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Inspect splines for wear.
The nylon-coated spline should be free from nicks and dings and the underlying steel spline should not be visible.
After cleaning the nylon coating spline, the coating should exhibit only slight indicator of wear.
Grease volume is approximately 10 grams of grease in total. Grease should be evenly applied to both the female and the male slip splines using a
small brush. After assembly of the slip joint, the sliding joint should be fully worked from the full collapsed to the full extended position.
