TM 9-2320-387-24-l
6-2. FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
Materials/Parts
Cotter pin (Appendix G, Item 33)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Maintenance Level
Unit
NOTE
Propeller shaft bearing caps should be taped together to prevent loss
of bearings.
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1.
Remove four capscrews (3) and two bearing straps (2) from front propeller shaft assembly (4) and
differential pinion yoke (1).
2.
Remove four nuts (71, washers (81, and two U-bolts (11) from front propeller shaft assembly (4) and
transfer case output yoke (9).
3.
Remove cotter pin (14), washer (131, and transfer case shift rod (12) from transfer case shifi lever (6).
Discard cotter pin (14).
4.
Remove
two nuts (E), washers (161, capscrews (18), washers (161, and center bearing (17) from engine
mount (19).
5.
Move front propeller shaft assembly (4) forward, then rearward, over top of transfer case (5) and
exhaust pipe (101, and remove front propeller shaft assembly (4).
1. Inspect driveshaft (21) and coupling shaft (22) for cracks and damage. Replace either if cracked or
damaged (para. 6-3).
2.
Inspect grease fittings (23) and universal joints (20) for serviceability. Replace universal joints (20)
or grease fittings (23) if unserviceable (para. 6-3).
3.
Inspect center bearing (17) for roughness or damage. Replace coupling shaft (22) if center bearing (17)
is rough or damaged (para. 6-3).
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