Toyota 4Runner: Disassembly

(a) Place matchmarks on the flange yoke and propeller shaft.

(b) Using a brass bar and hammer, slightly tap in the spider bearing outer races.

(d) Using SST, remove the spider bearing from the propeller shaft.

SST: 09332-25010

HINT:

Before installing SST, sufficiently raise the part labeled A. If the part labeled A is too low, it may be difficult to install SST.

(e) Clamp the spider bearing outer race in a vise between aluminum plates and tap off the propeller shaft with a hammer.

HINT:

Remove the spider bearing on the opposite side using the same procedure.

NOTICE:

Do not tap the shaft.

(f) Install the 2 removed spider bearing outer races to the universal joint spider.

(h) Clamp the outer bearing race in a vise between aluminum plates and tap off the yoke with a hammer.