Tacoma Extra Cab 4WD L4-2.7L (3RZ-FE) (1999)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
NOTICE: Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this will cause deformation.
1. PLACE MATCHMARKS ON SHAFT AND YOKE
2. TMC made: REMOVE SNAP RING
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.
3. DANA made: REMOVE SNAP RING
a. Using a brass bar and hammer, slightly tap in the bearing outer races.
b. Using needle nose pliers, remove the 4 snap rings from the grooves.
4. REMOVE SPIDER BEARING
a. Using SST, push out the bearing from the propeller shaft.
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 propeller shaft with a hammer.
HINT: Remove the bearing on the opposite side in the same procedure.