Rodeo LS 4WD V6-3.2L (1998)
Preload should be 0 to 24.9 kg (O to 11.3 lbs.). Joints should rotate smoothly and freely and should exhibit no rough or ratchety movement.
UNIVERSAL JOINT REASSEMBLY
1. Install spider to flange yoke. Be sure to install the spider by aligning the setting marks made during disassembly.
2. Pack the four grease cavities of the spider with a high quality, extreme pressure N.L.G.I. Grade 2 grease. Do not add additional grease to the
bearing cup assembly.
3. Move one end of the spider to cause a trunnion to project through the spider hole beyond the outer machined face of the yoke lug. Place a bearing
over the trunnion diameter and align it to the spider hole. Using an arbor press, hold the trunnion in alignment with the spider hole and place a
solid plug on the upper bearing. Press the bearing into the spider hole enough to install a snap ring.
4. Install a snap ring. Be sure the snap rings are properly seated in the grooves.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to install the opposite bearing. If the joint is stiff, strike the yoke ears with a soft hammer to seat needle bearings.
6. Align setting marks (1) and join the yokes.
7. Install snap ring.
