TM 9-2320-387-24-l
1 6-3. FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REPAIR
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
b. Cleaning and Inspection
c. Assembly
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
Dust cap (Appendix G, Item 48)
Grease (Appendix C, Item 34)
Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 26)
Manual References
Equipment Condition
Front propeller shaft assembly removed (para. 6-2).
General Safety Instructions
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be
used near an open flame.
Maintenance Level
unit
TM 9-2320-387-24P
a. Disassembly
NOTE
Prior to disassembly, mark slip yoke and coupling shaft for assembly
1.
Place slip yoke (2) in vise.
2.
Pry dust cap (3) off slip yoke (2).
3.
Pull drive shaft (1) apart from coupling shaft (4). Discard dust cap (3).
b. Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an open
flame. A fire e.xting$sher will be kept’ nearby when 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 may result.
1.
Use drycleaning solvent to clean all metallic parts.
2. Inspect
driveshaft (11, 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).
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