TM 5-3805-254-34
CHAPTER 7
PROPELLER SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINT MAINTENANCE
7-1. PROPELLER SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINT REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
Initial Setup:
Tools/Test Equipment:
Materials/Parts:
General mechanics tool kit
Grease (Item 10, Appendix B)
Field automotive shop set
· Repair kit
a. REMOVAL
NOTE
Truck has three propeller shafts with universal joint at each end. All propeller shafts and
universal joints are removed in same way. Transmission to auxiliary transmission propeller shaft
shown.
· Perform following steps at each universal joint.
1.
Bend tabs of four lockplates (2) flat and remove eight bolts (1) and four lockplates.
NOTE
Note position of slip Joint and propeller shaft for assembly.
2.
Remove four journal bearings (3) from flange (4) and slip yoke (5). Discard journal bearings.
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