Vitara JLS (2Dr) 2WD L4-2.0L (2001)
3. Tapping yoke with a hammer, completely remove bearing race.
4. Take out bearing race on the other side in the same way as in (2) and (3).
5. Push out bearing race on flange yoke side as described in 1 and 2, and then, holding bearing race in a vise (1), tap flange yoke and take out race.
(Refer to the figure.) Remove bearing race on the opposite side in the same way.
NOTE:
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Take care not to lose rollers in spider bearing race when removing it.
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Fit removed bearings temporarily in spider so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions.
INSPECTION
Inspect propeller shaft and flange yoke for damage, and propeller shaft for runout. If damage is found or shaft runout exceeds its limit, replace.
Propeller shaft runout limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
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Make sure that rollers inside spider bearing race are all in place.
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Make sure to apply grease to spider bearing race.