Trooper LTD 4WD V6-3.5L (2002)
Replace the yoke assembly if it is broken.
Ball Bearing
Clamp the inner race of the ball bearing with your finger, and check for sticking or play when rotating the outer race.
Replace, if abnormality is found.
Measure inner diameter of bushing in the rear cover, and replace if it exceeds the limit.
Standard: 12.50 mm to 12.527 mm (0.492 in to 0.4932 in)
Limit: 12.60 mm (0.4961 in)
Measure inner diameter of bushing in the center bracket (P), and replace if it exceeds the limit.
Standard: 18.01 mm to 18.127 mm (0.7091 in to 0.7137 in)
Limit: 18.15 mm (0.7146 in)
Reassembling Yoke Assembly
Before reassembly, make sure that no metallic parts attach to the yoke assembly. Because of strong magnetic force, hold the yoke assembly and insert it
slowly into the armature.
Torque
Torque for each part (See Torque Specifications in this section)
Pinion Jump-out Dimension
Connect the "+" cable of battery to terminal S and the "-" cable to terminal M. Turn the switch on, and measure pinion travel dimension in thrust
direction from the jump-out position.
