Front Propeller Shaft Assembly Inspection

Drivetrain. Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200
Drive Shaft Propeller Shaft. Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200

  1. INSPECT FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

  2. INSPECT SPIDER BEARING

  3. FILL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH GREASE

Front Propeller Shaft Assembly -- Inspection



1. INSPECT FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200

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

    Maximum runout:
    0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
    If the shaft runout is more than the maximum, replace the shaft.


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


    Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200

  1. Check the spider bearings for wear or damage.

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

    Maximum bearing axial play:
    0 mm (0 in.)
    If the axial play is more than the maximum, replace the spider bearing.


3. FILL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH GREASE


  1. Fill each of the grease fitting holes of the propeller shaft with MP grease.


    Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200.Drive Shaft Propeller Shaft.Drive Shaft System.Front Propeller Shaft Assembly Inspection

    NOTICE:
    Stop filling the grease fitting hole on the middle portion of the propeller shaft once the sliding portion starts extending.

  1. Drive the vehicle.

    NOTICE:
    Check the safety of the surrounding areas.
    HINT:
    Move the vehicle forward and in reverse 5 times and strongly apply the brake.

  1. Lift up the vehicle and wipe off any excess grease as a result of driving.