6-3. FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REPAIR
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
c. Assembly
b. Cleaning and Inspection
a. Disassembly
NOTE
Prior to disassembly, mark slip yoke and coupling shaft for assembly.
1.
Place slip yoke (2) in vise.
2.
Pull coupling shaft (4) apart from slip yoke (2).
3.
Pry dust cap (3) off slipyoke (2). Discard dust cap (3).
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Dust cap (Appendix G, Item 31)
Grease (Appendix C, Item 22)
Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 18)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
Front propeller shaft assembly removed (para. 6-2).
General Safety Instructions
Cleaning will be done in a well-ventilated area and
a fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when
drycleaning solvent is used.
b. Cleaning and Inspection
TM 9-2320-280-20-2
6-6
Change 2
1.
Use drycleaning solvent to clean all metallic parts.
2.
Inspect drive shaft (1), coupling shaft (4), and slip yoke (2) for cracks or dents. Replace if cracked
or dented.
3.
Inspect splined end of coupling shaft (4) and slip yoke (2) for damage. Replace either if damaged.
4.
Inspect center bearing (5) for looseness, vibration damage, rubber separation from bearing surface, and
abnormal wear. If damaged, replace coupling shaft (4).
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an open
flame. A fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when the solvent is
used. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do this may
result in injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment.
CAUTION
Do not allow drycleaning solvent to come into contact with U-joint.
Damage to equipment will result.
