Landcruiser V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) (2000)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
SPIDER BEARING REPLACEMENT
NOTICE: Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this will cause deformation.
1. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
2. PLACE MATCHMARKS ON SHAFT AND FLANGE YOKE OR FLANGE YOKE AND SLEEVE YOKE
3. REMOVE SLEEVE YOKE FROM PROPELLER SHAFT
4. REMOVE SNAP RINGS
a. Using a brass bar and hammer, slightly tap in the bearing outer races.
b. Using 2 screwdrivers, remove the 4 snap rings from the grooves.
5. REMOVE SPIDER BEARINGS
a. Using SST, push out the bearing from the flange.
SST 09332-25010
HINT: Sufficiently raise the part indicated by "A" so that it does not come into contact with the bearing.
b. Clamp the bearing outer race in a vise and tap off the flange with a hammer.
HINT: Remove the bearing on the opposite side in the same procedure.