Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 1738

4C–10

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

401RS027

 Spline  

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 a 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.

 Play in the universal joint 

 Limit:Less than 0.15 mm (0.006 in) 

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Preload of the universal joint

Preload should be 0 to 24.9 kg(0 to11.3 lb). Joints
should rotate smoothly and freely and should exhibit no
rough or ratchety movement.

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Boot

Check the boot for crack or damage. If necessary,
replace the boot.
If abnormal condition are found on the boot, inspect the
grease for mixing of foreign material.
If the grease is in good condition, and slip joint works
well, then replace the boot, replenish with new grease,
and reassemble the slip joint.
If the foreign material is found in the grease, check the
spline for wear and damage.

 Universal Joint Reassembly (Single 
Cardan Type)

1. Install spider to flange yoke. Be sure to install the

spider by aligning the setting marks made during
disassembly.

2. Pack the four grease cavities of the spider with a

high quality, extreme pressure N.L.G.I. Grade 2
grease. Do not add additional grease to the bearing
cup assembly.

3. Move one end of the spider to cause a trunnion to

project through the spider hole beyond the outer
machined face of the yoke lug. Place a bearing over
the trunnion diameter and align it to the spider hole.
Using an arbor press, hold the trunnion in alignment
with the spider hole and place a solid plug on the
upper bearing. Press the bearing into the spider
hole enough to install a snap ring.

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4. Install a snap ring.

Be sure the snap rings are properly seated in the
grooves.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to install the opposite bearing.

If the joint is stiff, strike the yoke ears with a soft
hammer to seat needle bearings.

6. Align setting marks (1) and join the yokes.

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7. Install snap ring.

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Slip Joint Reassembly

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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. Carefully insert the spline yoke shaft into the tube

assembly to maintain proper phasing. The spider
holes should be in line according to the marks made
prior to disassembly.

5. Position boot over tube assembly and yoke shaft in

its assembled position over boot grooves.

6. Attach boot clamps and secure using pliers.

7. Be sure clamp is properly seated and secure.

CAUTION:  Use a new clamp similar to original
clamp. Use of any other clamp may cause shaft
imbalance and/or grease leakage.

Legend

(1) Spline Yoke shaft
(2) Clamp

(3) Boot
(4) Clamp
(5) Tube Assembly

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4C–13

Main Data And Specifications

General Specifications

Torque Specifications

401RX00004

Engine

6VD1

Length (between flange surfaces at installed)

453.2 mm (18.37 in)