TM 9-2320-280-20-2
6-6. REAR PROPELLER SHAFT REPAIR
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
c. Assembly
b. Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Manual References
General mechanic’s tool kit:
TM 9-2320-280-24P
automotive (Appendix B, item 1)
Universal joint bearing kit
Equipment Condition
(Appendix B, Item 171)
Rear propeller shaft removed (para. 6-4 or 6-5).
Materials/Parts
General Safety Instructions
Dust cap (Appendix G, Item 31)
Cleaning will be done in well-ventilated area and a
Grease (Appendix C, Item 22)
fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when solvent
Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 18)
is used.
NOTE
Prior to disassembly, mark slip yoke and propeller shaft for
assembly.
1. Pull slip yoke (3) from propeller shaft (1).
2. Place slip yoke (3) into vise.
3. Pry dust cap (2) off of slip yoke (3). Discard dust cap (2).
b. Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an
open flame. A fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when solvent is
used. Use only in well-ventilated area. 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.
1. Use drycleaning solvent to clean all metallic parts.
2. Inspect propeller shaft (1) and slip yoke (3) for cracks and damage. Replace if cracked or damaged.
3. Inspect splined end of propeller shaft (1) and splined end of slip yoke (3) for damage. Replace either
if damaged.
c. Assembly
1. Install dust cap (2) on propeller shaft (1).
2. Coat spline on propeller shaft (1) and slip yoke (3) with grease.
3. Insert propeller shaft (1) into slip yoke (3) and install dust cap (2).
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