Tacoma Extra Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1998)
8. CHECK SPIDER BEARING
a. Check that the spider bearing moves smoothly.
b. Check the spider bearing axial play.
Maximum bearing axial play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
HINT:
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Install new spider bearings on the shaft side in the procedure described above.
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When replacing the rear propeller shaft spider on 4WD vehicles, be sure that the grease fitting assembly hole is facing in the direction
shown in the illustration.