Rodeo Sport 2WD V6-3.2L (2001)
2. Move one end of the spider to cause a trunnion to project through the spider hole beyond the outer machined face of the yoke lug. Place a bearing
over the trunnion diameter and align it to the spider hole.
Using an arbor press, hold the trunnion in alignment with the spider hole and place a solid plug on the upper bearing. Press the bearing into the
spider hole enough to install snap ring.
3. Install a snap ring.
Note: Be sure the snap rings are properly seated in the grooves.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the opposite bearing. If the joint is stiff, strike the yoke ears with a soft hammer to seat the bearing.
5. Align the setting marks and join the yokes.
SLIP JOINT REASSEMBLY (6VD1 MODEL ONLY)
1. Apply grease evenly to both the female and male splines.
2. Apply a small amount of grease by finger to the outer lips of the boot.
3. Slide the boot (smaller diameter side) onto the spline yoke shaft being careful not to damage the spline coating or boot.
4. Carefully insert the spline yoke shaft into the tube assembly to maintain proper phasing. The spider holes should be in line according to the marks
made prior to disassembly.
5. Position boot over tube assembly and yoke shaft in its assembled position over boot grooves.
