Sidekick JX 4D Hard Top 4WD L4-1.6L (1997)
1. Insert bearing race into yoke, tapping it with a hammer, until it is flush with yoke face. When doing this, insert spider into bearing race to prevent
rollers in bearing race from coming out.
2. Insert the other bearing race on the opposite side into yoke, tapping with a hammer until it is flush with yoke face.
3. Insert bearing races on the flange yoke side in the same way as described in steps 1 and 2 above.
4. Place a metal plate on bearing races when tapping them in to avoid damaging yoke.
5. Securely fit 4 circlips to shaft and flange yoke.
NOTE:
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After reassembly, check to ensure that both shaft yoke and flange yoke move smoothly.
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Make sure that each circlip is fitted in groove securely.
6. Inspect propeller shaft and flange yoke for damage, and propeller shaft for runout. If damage is found or shaft runout exceeds its limit, replace.
Runout limit: 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
7. Install propeller shaft.
Tightening Torque (a) 55 Nm (40.0 ft. lbs.)