Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1997)
7: 2.400-2.450 mm (0.0945-0.0965 inch)
8: 2.450-2.500 mm (0.0965-0.0984 inch)
b. Using a hammer, tap the yoke until there is no clearance between the bearing outer race and snap ring.
7. Check spider bearing.
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Check that the spider baring moves smoothly.
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Check the spider bearing axial play.
Bearing axial play: Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
HINT: Install new spider bearings on the shaft side in the procedure described above.