Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 135

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5. Repeat this procedure on the remaining bearing to

remove the spider from the yoke. 

Inspection

D

Propeller shaft for run-out Aluminum tube type.

Static run-out limit : 1.0 mm(0.04 in)

TIR full length of tubing maximum.

(TIR : Total Indicator Reading)

D

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)

401RW017

D

Play in universal joint.

Limit: Less than 0.15 mm(0.006 in)

D

Spider pin should be smooth and free from fretting or
galling.
Visible signs of needle presence is normal, but wear
should not be felt.

401RW028

D

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.

401RW019

D

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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D

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.

401RW022

D

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.

D

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 a snap ring.

401RW026

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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Slip Joint Reassembly

401RX00001

Legend

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

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

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.

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Main Data and Specifications

General Specifications

2WD Model

4WD Model

Engine

6VD1

6VD1

Transmission

A/T

A/T

Type (See illustration)

1

2

Length
between two spiders center)

1323.0mm

(52.09in)

1030.0mm

(40.55in)

Universal joint type

Cardan type

Torque Specifications

401R200007