Rodeo S 2WD L4-2.2L (1999)
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Play in universal joint.
Limit: Less than 0.15 mm (0.006 inch)
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Spider pin should be smooth and free from fretting or galling. Visible signs of needle presence is normal, but wear should not be felt.
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Preload of the universal joint. Preload should be 0 to 24.9 kg (0 to 11.3 lbs.). Joints should rotate smoothly and freely and should exhibit no rough
or ratchety movement.
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Inspect splines for wear. The nylon-coated spline should be free from nicks and dings and the underlying steel spline should not be visible. After
cleaning the nylon coating spline, the coating should exhibit only slight indicator of wear. Grease volume is approximately 10 grams of grease in
total. Grease should be evenly applied to both the female and the male slip splines using a small brush. After assembly of the slip joint, the sliding
joint should be fully worked from the full collapsed to the full extended position.
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Inspect the aluminum tubing for surface scratches and dents. These scratches may not exceed 0.2 mm (0.008 inch) in depth.
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Visually inspect the circle welds and fittings for any signs of cracks or signs of deterioration. If there are any cracks that exceed 0.2 mm (0.008
inch) in depth, the assembly must be replaced.
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Check to be sure there are no missing balance weights. If balance weights are missing and void has occurred in the aluminum tubing greater than
