Disassembly and Assembly
Disassembly and AssemblyDISASSEMBLY
Center bearing
1. Put matchmarks on flanges, and separate 2nd tube from 1st tube.
2. Put matchmarks on the flange and shaft.
3. Remove locking nut with Tool.
Tool number :ST38060002 (J34311)
4. Remove companion flange with puller.
5. Remove center bearing with Tool and press.
Tool number :ST30031000 (J22912-01)
ASSEMBLY
Center bearing
1. When installing center bearing, position the "F" mark on center bearing toward rear of vehicle.
2. Apply a coat of multi-purpose lithium grease containing molybdenum disulfide to the end face of the center bearing and both sides of the washer.
3. The lock nut is tightened according to the following.
a. Using a suitable torque wrench and tighten lock nut.
: 294 Nm (30.0 kgf-cm, 217 ft. lbs.)
b. Loosen lock nut and tighten specified torque again.
: 82.9 Nm (8.5 kgf-cm, 61 ft. lbs.)
4. Stake the nut. Always use new one.
5. Align matchmarks when assembling tubes.