Universal Joint Reassembly - Isuzu 1999 RODEO Workshop Manual

4C–36
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Spline
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.
Play in the universal joint
Limit: Less than 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Preload of the universal joint
Preload should be 0 to 49 N(0 to11.0 lb). 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.
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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.
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