Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Manual - part 412

PR–8

PROPELLER SHAFT  –  REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

PR

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

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

x4

x4 x4

88 (899, 65)

for 4WD:

REAR PROPELLER 
SHAFT ASSEMBLY

WASHER

WASHER

C133047E01

PROPELLER SHAFT  –  REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

PR–9

PR

REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 
2WD)
(a) Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and 

differential flange.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and 4 washers.
(c) Remove the propeller shaft assembly.

(d) Insert SST into the extension housing to prevent oil 

leakage.
SST

09325-40010

2.

REMOVE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 
4WD)
(a) Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and 

transfer flange.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.

(c) Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and 

differential flange.

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

propeller shaft assembly.

Matchmarks

C098700E02

SST

C098710E01

Matchmarks

C098699E02

Matchmarks

C098700E02

PR–10

PROPELLER SHAFT  –  REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

PR

DISASSEMBLY

1.

INSPECT REAR 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 REAR 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

F015023E05

C061264

SST

(A)

F015025E05

PROPELLER SHAFT  –  REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

PR–11

PR

(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 spider bearings on the opposite side in 
the same procedure.

(f)

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

(g) Using SST, push out the bearing from 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 REAR 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

F044192E01

SST

(A)

F015030E04

Hammering Point

F044193E03

Z004248

SST

C063061E02