Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Instruction - part 410

PROPELLER SHAFT  –  FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)

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DRIVE LINE

PROPELLER SHAFT

FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)

COMPONENTS

FRONT PROPELLER 
SHAFT ASSEMBLY

FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT 
SPIDER BEARING SNAP RING

UNIVERSAL JOINT 
SPIDER BEARING

UNIVERSAL JOINT 
SPIDER

UNIVERSAL JOINT 
FLANGE YOKE

N*m (kgf*cm, ft*lbf)  : Specified torque

Non-reusable part

MP grease

88 (899, 65)

x4

x4

x4

x4 x4

UNIVERSAL 
JOINT 
SPIDER

UNIVERSAL JOINT 
FLANGE YOKE

x4

x4

x4

x4

88 (899, 65)

FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT 
SPIDER BEARING SNAP RING

UNIVERSAL JOINT 
SPIDER BEARING

WASHER

WASHER

C133045E01

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REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and 

differential flange.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts, 4bolts and 4 washers.

(c) Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and 

transfer flange.

(d) Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers and the propeller 

shaft assembly.

Matchmarks

C098708E04

Matchmarks

C098709E03

PROPELLER SHAFT  –  FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)

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DISASSEMBLY

1.

INSPECT FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that the propeller shaft is not damaged or 

deformed.
If necessary, replace the propeller shaft.

(b) Using a dial indicator, check the propeller shaft 

runout.
Maximum runout:

0.3 mm (0.012 in.)

If the shaft runout is greater than the maximum, 
replace the propeller shaft.

2.

INSPECT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING
(a) Check that the joints move smoothly.
(b) Check the spider bearings for wear and damage.
(c) Check the spider bearing axial play by turning the 

yoke while holding the shaft tightly.
Maximum bearing axial play:

0 mm (0 in.)

If necessary, replace the spider bearing.

3.

REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL 
JOINT SPIDER KIT
(a) Place matchmarks on the flange yoke and sleeve 

yoke.

(b) Using a brass bar and a hammer, slightly tap in the 

spider bearing outer races.

(c) Using 2 screwdrivers, remove the 4 snap rings from 

the grooves.

(d) Using SST, push out the spider bearing from the 

propeller shaft.
SST

09332-25010

HINT:
Sufficiently raise the part indicated by (A) so that it 
does not come into contact with the spider bearing.

C029928

Matchmarks

F015023E04

C061264

SST

(A)

F015025E05

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(e) Clamp the spider bearing outer race in a vise and 

tap off the propeller shaft with a hammer.
NOTICE:
Do not tap the shaft.
HINT:
Remove the bearing on the opposite side in the 
same procedure.

(f)

Install the 2 removed spider bearing outer races 
onto the spider.

(g) 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.

(h) Clamp the outer bearing race in a vise and tap off 

the flange yoke with a hammer.

(i)

Remove the spider.

REASSEMBLY

1.

INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL 
JOINT SPIDER KIT
(a) Apply MP grease to a new spider and spider 

bearings.

(b) Fit the spider into the flange yoke.

(c) Using SST, install the spider bearings onto the 

spider.
SST

09332-25010

(d) Using SST, adjust both bearings so that the snap 

ring grooves are at maximum and equal in width.
SST

09332-25010

Hammering
Point

F044192E02

SST

(A)

F015030E04

Hammering Point

F044193E03

Z004248

SST

C063061E02