240 L6-2383cc 2.4L DSL SOHC D24 FI (1982)
Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints: Service and Repair
1. Mark position of propeller shaft in relation to flanges. Remove propeller shaft.
2. Disconnect propeller shaft from flanges. Disconnect support bearing and remove propeller shaft from vehicle.
3. Clean off dirt from circlips/snap rings on damaged universal joints.
4. Remove circlips/snap rings. If circlips/snap rings are difficult to remove, tap them with a punch and apply rust oil before using circlip/snap ring
pliers.
5. Remove bearing cups
6. Lightly clamp propeller shaft in a vice, adjust position so that yoke rests on jaws.
7. Using a plastic mallet or copper hammer, tap propeller shaft flange as near as possible to bearing cups until cups protrude by 3 mm (0.12-0.16 in).
CAUTION: Do not tap on propeller shaft.
8. Withdraw bearing cups with vice.
9. Support propeller shaft on for example a hammer handle, and clamp bearing cup in a vice.
10. Carefully pry out bearing cups using propeller shaft.
11. Clean bearing seats in propeller shaft and flange.
12. Remove bearing cups and seals from new spider.
