TOYOTA PREVIA 91-97 REPAIR MANUAL

7-24 DRIVE TRAIN

Fig. 77 Always apply MP grease (but not too much) when

installing a new bearings to the spider gear

Color

Green

Red

Black

Copper

Silver

Yellow

Blue

Thickness mm (in.)

t .384 (0.0545)

1.435(0.0565)

.486 (0.0585)

.511 (0.0595)

.537 (0.0605)

.588 (0.0825)

.638 (0.0645)

Fig. 80 DANA made snapring chart

Fig, 78 Adjust the snaprings so that they are at maximum and

equal widths

Color

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Brown

Blue

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Marie

1 2 3 — 6 7 8

Thickne** mm (In.)

2.100 - 2.150 (0.0827 - 0.084

2.150 - 2.200 (0.0846 - 0.08|

2.200 - 2.250 (0.0866 - 0.08?

2.250 - 2.3OO (0.0886 - 0.09f

2.300 - 2.350 (0.090(3 - 0.09]

2.350 - 2.400 (0.0925 - 0.09<

2.400 - 2.450 (0.0945 - 0.09(

2.450 - 2.500 (0.0965 - 0.09I

Fig. 79 TMC made snapring chart

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9091 7G23

To assemble:

5. Apply MP grease to the new bearing and spider. Be careful not to
   apply too much grease.
   a. Align the matchmarks on the yoke and shaft, fit the spider into the
   yoke. Using a press, install the new bearing on the spider.
   b. Adjust both bearing so that the snapring grooves are at maximum
   and equal widths.


6. Install the 2 snaprings of equal thickness which will allow 0-0.0020
   inch (0-0.05mm) axial play.
   f»Do not reuse the old snaprings. Check the charts for sizes.
   a. Using a hammer, tap the yoke until there is no clearance between
   the bearing outer race and snapring.


7. Make sure the spider bearing moves smoothly. Inspect the spider
   bearing axial play, 0.0020 inch (0.05mm).
   '•'•Only install new spider bearings on the flange side in the proce-
   dure described.

Rear Driveshaft and U-Joints

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

I See Figures 81 thru 88

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.


2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.


3. Place matchmarks on the flanges of the driveshaft and the differential
   carrier.


4. Remove the four nuts, bolts and washers and disconnect the drive-
   shaft from the differential housing.


5. On 2WD, pull out the driveshaft yoke from the transmission.
   a. Install a transmission output shaft plug into the transmission to
   prevent fluid loss.


6. On 4WD, disconnect the driveshaft from the transfer case by remov-
   ing the four nuts and washers.
   a. Place matchmarks on the flanges of the driveshaft and the transfer
   case.
   b. Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle.
   To install:


7. On 2WD, remove the transmission output shaft plug.
   a. Slide the driveshaft yoke into the transmission.
   b. Align the matchmarks on the driveshaft and differentia! flanges.
   c. Install the four washers, bolts and nuts to the driveshaft and differ-
   ential carrier. Tighten the bolts to 54 ft. Ibs. (74 Mm).