Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual - part 939

PROPELLER SHAFT  4A-11

Play in the Splines in the Normal

Direction of Rotation

Check the amount of play in the sleeve yoke and the propeller
shaft splines in the direction of rotation using a pointed feeler
gauge.

mm(in)

Standard

Limit

0.06 - 0.14

0.3 (0.012)

(0.002 - 0.006)

Play in Spider Bearing

(1) Check the spider bearings for wear or damage.

(2) Check the amount of axial and radial play in spider bearing

by moving the yoke back and forth on the spider axes and

shaft axis.

mm(in)

Limit

0.5 (0.02)

If the limit is exceeded, replace the shaft assembly.

4A-12  PROPELLER SHAFT

  REASSEMBLY

UNIVERSAL JOINT

Disassembly steps

1. Flange yoke
2. Spider
3. Needle roller bearing
4. Snap ring

Reassembly steps

To reassemble, follow the disassembly steps
in the reverse order.

REASSEMBLY

1. Flange yoke

2. Spider

•

Be sure to install the spider by aligning the setting marks

made during disassembly.

3. Needle Roller Bearing

1) Apply a molybdenum-disulfide grease or a multi-purpose.

type grease NLGI No.2 to inside of the bearing cap.

Grease Amount

g(oz)

Approx. 1.2 (0.042)

PROPELLER SHAFT  4A-13

2) Using either a mallet (or copper hammer) or a press, install

the needle roller bearing into the yoke so that snap ring can

be installed in its groove.

CAUTION:

•

The needle roller bearing cannot be installed smoothly

if it is set at an incorrect angle with the flange.

•

Excessive hammering will damage the needle roller

bearing.

3) Align setting marks and join the yokes.

NOTE:
Assemble the spider and spline yoke so that their grease
fittings are arranged on the same side.

4. Snap ring

NOTE:
Discard used snap rings and install new ones.

When the bearing cap is in position, select and attach a snap
ring of suitable thickness so that the end play of the spider pin
is held within 0.1mm (0.004in).

mm(in)

Snap ring thickness

Identification color

1.5

(0.059)

Blue

1.53

(0.060)

White

1.59

(0.063)

Yellow

1.62

(0.064)

Green

1.68

(0.066)

Not colored

NOTE:
Be sure to use snap rings of the same thickness on both sides.

4A-14  PROPELLER SHAFT

CAUTION:
There are two types of snap rings on the Transmission
side joints. And there is no interchangeability between
them, so be sure not to misassemble them.