TM 9-2320-280-20-2
6-4. REAR PROPELLER SHAFT MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Materials/Parts
All except M1097, “A1” and “A2” series
Eight lockwashers
Tools
(Appendix G, Item 109)
General mechanic’s tool kit:
Manual References
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
CAUTION
Prior to towing vehicle, parking brake rotor must be removed.
a. Removal
NOTE
On vehicles with serial numbers USBL Eff. 44825 and above, the
propeller shaft is attached to the differential yoke instead of the
parking brake rotor.
1. Chock wheels and release parking brake (TM 9-2320-280-10).
2. Remove four nuts (1), lockwashers (2), and two U-bolts (4) from rear propeller shaft (5) and transfer
case output yoke (3). Discard lockwashers (2).
3. Remove four capscrews (8), lockwashers (7), and rear propeller shaft (5) from parking brake
rotor (6). Discard lockwashers (7).
b. Inspection
1. Inspect propeller shaft (5) for cracks and dents. Replace if cracked or dented.
2. Inspect grease fittings and universal joints for serviceability. Replace universal joints (para. 6-7)
or grease fittings if unserviceable.
1. Install rear propeller shaft (5) on parking brake rotor (6) with four lockwashers (7) and cap-
screws (8). Tighten capscrews (8) to 60 lb-ft (81 N m).
2. Install rear propeller shaft (5) on transfer case output yoke (3) with two U-bolts (4), four lock-
washers (2), and nuts (1). Tighten nuts (1) to 21 lb-ft (28 N m).
3. Apply parking brake (TM 9-2320-280-10) and remove wheel chocks.
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