Propeller Shaft Assembly Inspection


  1. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

  2. INSPECT REAR PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING

Propeller Shaft Assembly -- Inspection



1. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser Prado. Grj150 Trj150,155 Kdj150,155 Lj150, Gdj150,155

  1. Using a dial indicator, check the propeller shaft runout.

    Maximum runout:
    Engine
    Engine    		Maximum runout
    Maximum runout
    1GR-FE, 1GD-FTV, 1KD-FTV, 5L-E
    		0.6 mm (0.0236 in.)
    2TR-FE
    		0.8 mm (0.0314 in.)
    If the shaft runout is more than the maximum, replace the propeller shaft.


2. INSPECT REAR PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING
NOTICE:
Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this will cause deformation.

  1. Check the spider bearings for wear or damage.
    If necessary, replace the spider bearing.



    Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser Prado. Grj150 Trj150,155 Kdj150,155 Lj150, Gdj150,155

  1. Check the spider bearing axial play by turning the yoke while holding the shaft tightly.

    Maximum bearing axial play:
    0.05 mm (0.0019 in.)
    If the axial play is more than the maximum, replace the spider bearing.