2002 ISUZU AXIOM boot

4C±33 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Play in Constant Velocity Joint
Position the shaft in a vise between two pieces of wood,
then secure.
Test for shaft movement by attempting to move back and
forth, and side to side.
Secure as needed.
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Boot of Constant Velocity Joint
Check the following: boot (2) for crack, damage and
grease leakage, the boot band (1) for looseness and
damage, and both sides of the joint for gease leakage
coming from the cover press-in parts (3).
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4C±37 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Slip Joint Disassembly
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Legend
(1) Spline Yoke and Universal Joint Assembly
(2) Clamp(3) Boot
(4) Clamp
(5) Tube and Universal Joint Assembly
1. Lay the shaft horizontally on a bench and secure.
2. Indicate the original assembled position by marking
the phasing of the shaft prior to disassembly.
3. Using the flat blade of a screwdriver, pry the loose end
of the boot clamp upwards and away from the
propeller shaft boot. Be careful not to damage the
boot.4. When boot clamps becomes loose, remove by hand.
5. Repeat for the other boot clamp.
6. Remove the slip yoke assembly from the driveshaft,
by securing the boot with one hand and pulling on the
slip yoke.
7. Remove the boot from the shaft assembly.

4C±38
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Universal Joint Disassembly
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Legend
(1) Spline Yoke
(2) Spider
(3) Propeller Shaft Assembly
(4) Spider(5) Flange Yoke
(6) Bearing
(7) Snap Ring
(8) Flange Yoke
NOTE: Aluminum is softer than steel. Care must be
taken not to remove excessive material or damage
bearing holes.
If the vehicle has aluminum tube type propeller shaft,
flange yoke, boot kit, journal kit can be replaced. If other
parts are damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.

4C±40
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
5. Repeat this procedure on the remaining bearing to
remove the spider from the yoke.
Inspection

Propeller shaft for run-out Aluminum tube type.
Static run-out limit : 1.0 mm(0.04 in)
TIR full length of tubing maximum.
(TIR : Total Indicator Reading)

Propeller shaft for runout (Steel tube type).
Static runout limit : 0.13 mm(0.005 in)
TIR on the neck of the slip tube shaft (with a
boot).
0.25 mm(0.010 in)
TIR on the ends of the tubing 3 inch from the
welds.
0.38 mm(0.015 in)
TIR at the linear center of the tube.
0.38 mm(0.015 in)
TIR for the full length of tube with 30º or less of
tubing.
(TIR: Total Indicator Reading)
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Play in universal joint.
Limit: Less than 0.15 mm(0.006 in)

Spider pin should be smooth and free from fretting or
galling.
Visible signs of needle presence is normal, but wear
should not be felt.
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Preload of the universal joint.
Preload should be 0 to 49 N (0 to 11.0 lb).
Joints should rotate smoothly and freely and should
exhibit no rough or ratchety movement.
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Inspect splines of slip joint for wear.
The nylon-coated spline should be free from nicks
and dings and the underlying steel spline should not
be visible.
After cleaning the nylon coating spline, the coating
should exhibit only slight indication of wear.
Grease volume is approximately 10 grams of grease
in total. Grease should be evenly applied to both the
female and the male slip splines using a small brush.
After assembly of the slip joint, the sliding joint should
be fully worked from the full collapsed to the full
extended position.

4C±42
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Slip Joint Reassembly
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Legend
(1) Spline Yoke and Universal Joint Assembly
(2) Clamp(3) Boot
(4) Clamp
(5) Tube and Universal Joint Assembly
1. Apply grease evenly to both the female and male
splines.
2. Apply a small amount of grease by finger to the outer
lips of the boot.
3. Slide the boot (smaller diameter side) onto the spline
yoke shaft being careful not to damage the spline
coating or boot.
4. Insert the spline yoke shaft spline into the tube
assembly being careful to maintain proper phasing.
The spider holes should be in line as originally marked
prior to disassembly.
5. Position boot onto tube and yoke shaft in its
assembled position.
6. Attach boot clamps and secure using pliers.7. Be sure clamp is properly seated and secure.
CAUTION: Only use a similar type or same as the
original type clamp. Using any other clamp may
create an imbalanced shaft or lead to grease leakage.

4C±55 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
8. Use a hammer and chisel to remove the 3 pawls
(above the large and small boot bands on the BJ
side).
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the bellows
during band removal.
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9. Remove band(1).
10. Remove bellows.
11. Remove dust seal from BJ.
12. Remove BJ shaft assembly.
13. Remove the mounting bracket fixing bolts, and then
remove DOJ case assembly from the axle case.
14. Remove snap ring and bearing.
15. Remove snap ring and oil seal.
16. Remove bracket.
Inspection And Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
Check the following parts.
1. Drive shaft joint assembly
2. DOJ case, ball, ball guide, ball retainer
3. Bellows
4. Bearing
5. Dust seal, oil seal
Bushing Replacement

Remove the bushings using a remover J±39378±1
and hammer.
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By using installer J±39378±2 and base J±39378±3,
press fit the bushings into the bracket.
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Reassembly
1. Install DOJ case to bracket.
2. Install oil seal and fix snap ring.
3. Install bearing and fix snap ring.
4. Install bracket to axle case. Tighten the bracket bolt to
the specified torque.
Torque: 116 N´m (85 lb ft)
5. Apply 150g of the specified grease in BJ.
6. Install dust seal for BJ.
7. Apply a thin coat of grease to the shaft for smooth
installation then install bellows.

4C±73 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Disassembly
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Legend
(1) Sleeve Yoke
(2) Clamp(3) Boot
(4) Clamp
(5) Tube Assembly
1. Lay the shaft horizontally on a bench and secure.
2. Indicate the original assembled position (1) by
marking the phasing of the shaft prior to disassembly.
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3. Using the flat blade of a screwdriver, pry the loose end
of the boot clamp upwards and away from the
propeller shaft boot. Be careful not to damage the
boot.
4. When boot clamps becomes loose, remove by hand.
5. Repeat for the other boot clamp.
6. Remove the slip yoke assembly from the driveshaft,
by securing the boot with one hand and pulling on the
slip yoke.
7. Remove the boot from the shaft assembly.

4C±75 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
2. Set the yoke in the arbor press with a piece of tube
stock beneath it.
Place a solid plug on the upper bearing assembly and
press it through to release the lower bearing
assembly.
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3. If the bearing assembly will not pull out by hand after
pressing, tap the base of the lug near the bearing
assembly to dislodge it.
4. To remove the opposite bearing, turn the yoke over
and straighten the spider in the open hole. Then
carefully press on the end of the spider so the
remaining bearing moves straight out of the bearing
spider hole. If the spider or bearing are cocked, the
bearing will score the walls of the spider hole and ruin
the yoke.
5. Repeat this procedure on the remaining bearing to
remove the spider from the yoke.
6. Make sure of proper position for reinstallation by
applying setting marks, then remove spider .
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition is
found through inspection.
NOTE: When any part of the journal assembly (spider,
needle roller bearing) requires replacement, be sure to
replace the entire assembly.
Check the following parts for wear, damage, noise or any
other abnormal conditions.
1. Spider
2. Needle roller bearing
3. Yoke
4. Flange
5. Boot
Spider pin for wear
Spider pin should be smooth and free from fretting or
galling. Visible signs of needle presence is normal, but
wear should not be felt.
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Propeller shaft run±out
Support the propeller shaft on V-blocks (2) and check for
run-out by holding the probe of a dial indicator (1) in
contact with the shaft.
Static run-out limit:
0.13 mm (0.005 in)
TIR on the neck of the slip tube shaft (with a
boot).
0.25 mm (0.010 in)
TIR on the ends of the tubing 3 inch from the
welds.
0.38 mm (0.015 in)
TIR at the linear center of the tube.
0.38 mm (0.015 in)
TIR for the full length of tube with 30º or less of
tubing.
(TIR : Total Indicator Reading)
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