Toyota 04371-04043 Spider Kit, UNIVERSA

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For this operation only a press or a large vise will be needed, though it might be wiser to have the driveshaft in a repair or machine shop for U-joint replacement at a rather small cost. Start with the isolation of the driveshaft and placing of the same on a bench fitted with a vice. Before disassembling the shaft and yoke, make certain that they will be reassembled in the correct position, then pull out snap-rings on the U-joint with the simple tips of the pliers. To remove the U-joint, one has to fit one end of a piece of pipe or a large socket over one bearing cup while using the other end of the same tool and the vise to press on the other cup till the lip of the bearing remains just inside the yoke. You may use the vise or the large pliers to bring out the cup fully, or push it form off the sockets, then move the sockets to the other side and press the other bearing cup off in similar manner. Looking at the second method used in removing the bearing cups, after pulling off the bearing cups, lift the U-joint from the yoke, and clean all the dirt and the debris from the yokes on the both ends of the driveshaft it is also advisable to remove any metal burrs from the yoke bores. It is necessary to pack the new U-joint bearing cups with the grease to retain the needle bearings in position as prescribed during construction, in additional when using the service kit there may be some special conditions regarding application of the grease. Place the U-joint body between the yoke and screw one bearing cup partially in position so as the grease fitting direction from the cup you are fitting matches that of the corresponding one on the other end of the driveshaft. Begin to insert the U-joint body into the bearing cups partially and seat the other cup, coming in between the U-joint body and the installed bearing cups by gently pushing until positioning the dust seals without compromising them. Insert the snap-rings, and in case the snap-rings cannot locate themselves into the groove due to the yoke ears squashing them towards the driveshaft, then tapping the driveshaft yoke gently with the hammer to spring out the yoke ears and allow the snap-rings to set on the groove and help in centering the U-joint on the outputs after assembling. To summarize the procedure for sealing the snap-rings try the following: When the sealing of the snap rings is still complicated, it is advised that one checks the joints for the needles bearings that are stuck. Last, the driveshaft should be re-installed then the appropriate grease fitting if offered should be lubricated, link the jack stands and the car should be lowered.

The driveshaft is finely balanced during manufacture. It is recommended to exercise care when replacing universal joints to maintain this balance. It may be better to have the universal joints replaced by a dealership or a shop specializing in this type of work. If you replace the joints yourself, mark each individual yoke in relation to the one opposite to maintain balance, and do not drop the assembly during servicing operations.