Tacoma 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE) (2006)
h. Reinstall the 2 removed spider bearings onto the spider and clamp the spider bearings in a vise.
i.
Using SST, push the bearing out of the yoke.
SST 09332-25010
HINT: Sufficiently raise the part indicated by (A) so that it does not come into contact with the bearing.
j.
Clamp the outer bearing race in a vise and tap off the yoke with a hammer.
k. Remove the spider.
4. REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY NO. 2
a. Fix the yoke at the center bearing section in a vice.
b. Using a chisel and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the lock nut.
c. Place matchmarks on the yoke and shaft.
d. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the center yoke, spacer and center support bearing from the intermediate shaft.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
a. Using a dial indicator, check the propeller shaft runout.
Maximum runout: 0.6 mm (0.024 inch)
If the shaft runout is greater than the maximum, replace the shaft.