Passport LX 4WD V6-3165cc 3.2L DOHC MFI (2001)
2. Set the yoke in the arbor press with a piece of tube stock beneath it.
Place a solid plug on the upper bearing assembly and press it through to release the lower bearing assembly.
3. If the bearing assembly will not pull out by hand after pressing, tap the base of the lug near the bearing assembly to dislodge it.
4. To remove the opposite bearing, turn the yoke over and straighten the spider in the open hole. Then carefully press on the end of the spider so the
remaining bearing moves straight out of the bearing spider hole. If the spider or bearing are cocked, the bearing will score the walls of the spider
hole and ruin the yoke.
5. Repeat this procedure on the remaining bearing to remove the spider from the yoke.
6. Make sure of proper position for reinstallation by applying setting marks, then remove spider.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear, damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition is found through inspection.
NOTE: When any part of the journal assembly (spider, needle roller bearing) requires replacement, be sure to replace the entire assembly.
Check the following parts for wear, damage, noise or any other abnormal conditions.
1. Spider
2. Needle roller bearing
3. Yoke
4. Flange
5. Boot
Spider Pin For Wear
Spider pin should be smooth and free from fretting or galling. Visible signs of needle presence is normal, but wear should not be felt.
Propeller shaft run-out
Support the propeller shaft on V-blocks (2) and check for run-out by holding the probe of a dial indicator (1) in contact with the shaft.
Static run-out limit:
0.13 mm (0.005 inch) TIR on the neck of the slip tube shaft (with a boot).
0.25 mm (0.010 inch) TIR on the ends of the tubing 3 inch from the welds.
0.38 mm (0.015 inch) TIR at the linear center of the tube.
0.38 mm (0.015 inch) TIR for the full length of tube with 30" or less of tubing.
