Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 1157

4C–40

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

5. Repeat this procedure on the remaining bearing to

remove the spider from the yoke. 

Inspection

• Propeller shaft for run-out Aluminum tube type.

Static run-out limit :1.0 mm(0.04in)

TIR full length of tubing maximum.

(TIR : Total Indicator Reading)

• Propeller shaft for runout (Steel tube type).

Static runout limit : 0.13 mm(0.005 in)

TIR on the neck of the slip tube shaft (with a
boot).

0.25 mm(0.010 in)

TIR on the ends of the tubing 3 inch from the
welds.

0.38 mm(0.015 in)

TIR at the linear center of the tube.

0.38 mm(0.015 in)

TIR for the full length of tube with 30" or less of
tubing.

(TIR: Total Indicator Reading)

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• Play in universal joint.

Limit: Less than 0.15 mm(0.006in)

• 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 49 N (0 to 11.0 lb).
Joints should rotate smoothly and freely and should
exhibit no rough or ratchety movement.

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• Inspect splines of slip joint 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 indication 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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• Aluminum tube type only: Inspect the aluminum

tubing for surface scratches and dents.  These
scratches may not exceed 0.2 mm (0.008 in) in
depth.

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• Aluminum tube type only: 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 in) in depth, the assembly must be
replaced.

• Aluminum tube type only: 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 0.2 mm (0.008 in), the assembly
must be replaced.

Universal Joint Reassembly

1. 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 bearing
cup assembly.

2. 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 snap ring.

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3. Install a snap ring.

NOTE:  Be sure the snap rings are properly seated in
the grooves.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the opposite bearing.

If the joint is stiff, strike the yoke ears with a soft
hammer to seat the bearing.

5. Align the setting marks and join the yokes.

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DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

Slip Joint Reassembly

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1. Apply grease evenly to both the female and male

splines.

2. Apply a small amount of grease by finger to the

outer lips of the boot.

3. Slide the boot (smaller diameter side) onto the

spline yoke shaft being careful not to damage the
spline coating or boot.

4. Insert the spline yoke shaft spline into the tube

assembly being careful to maintain proper phasing.
The spider holes should be in line as originally
marked prior to disassembly.

5. Position boot onto tube and yoke shaft in its

assembled position.

6. Attach boot clamps and secure using pliers.

7. Be sure clamp is properly seated and secure.

CAUTION:  Only use a similar type or same as the
original type clamp. Using any other clamp may
create an   imbalanced shaft or lead to grease
leakage.

Legend

(1) Spline Yoke and Universal Joint Assembly
(2) Clamp

(3) Boot
(4) Clamp
(5) Tube and Universal Joint Assembly

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Main Data and Specifications

General Specifications

Torque Specifications

401R100001

2WD Model

4WD Model

Engine

Y22SE

6VD1

6VD1

Transmission

M/T

A/T

M/T

A/T

M/T

A/T

Type (See illustration)

1

2

1

2

2

3

Length
between two spiders 
center)

1314.4mm

(51.75in)

1334.7mm

(52.55in)

1298.4mm

(51.12in)

1323.0mm

(52.09in)

1191.2mm

(46.9in)

1021.2mm

(40.21in)

Universal joint type

Cardan type