TM 9-2320-289-34
CHAPTER 6
PROPELLER SHAFTS, AXLES, AND SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE
S e c t i o n I .
P R O P E L L E R S H A F T S M A I N T E N A N C E
6-1.
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT REPAIR.
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
c. Assembly
b. Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Materials/Parts
l Front propeller shaft removed.
• One universal joint repair kit
(See TM 9-2320-289-20)
• One constant velocity ball kit
Tools/Test Equipment
• Constant velocity
l Dry cleaning solvent
(Item 23, Appendix B)
General Safety Instructions
remover/installer, J-23996
l Dry cleaning solvent is flammable and
must not be used near open flame.
Use only in a well-ventilated area.
a .
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE
Ensure that front propeller shaft
yoke (1) and link yoke (4) are
marked
for alinement during
assembly.
1 .
Make marks (6) on front propeller
shaft yoke (1) and link yoke (4) for
assembly alinement.
2 .
if present, remove 2 retainer clips
(3). Press out 2 bearing cups (2),
and disengage front propeller shaft
yoke (1) from link yoke (4) and from
centering ball. If present, remove 2
retainer clips at bearing cups (7).
Press out 2 bearing cups (7). Discard
all universal joint (8) components.
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