PROPELLER SHAFTS
SUBSECTION 4D
2. Slide the propeller shaft free of the companion flanges
ASSEMBLY. To assemble the bearing assemblies, proceed
and remove it from the machine.
as follows (see Figure 4D-2):
DISASSEMBLY. To disassemble the universal joint, pro-
1. Tilt the journal cross and insert it in the Yoke.
ceed as follows (see Figure 4D-2):
2. Lubricate the bearings with multi-purpose grease as in-
1. Remove the snap rings by pinching the ends together. If
dicated in Section III.
a ring does not readily snap out of the groove in the yoke. tap
the end of the bearing cap lightly to relieve the pressure
3. Insert the bearings from outside of the yoke. Press or tap
against the ring.
the bearings into place with a soft drift.
2. Drive on the end of one bearing cap until the opposite
4. Insert the snap rings and make sure they are secure in
bearing cap comes out.
the snap ring groove.
3. Turn the joint over and tap the exposed end of the journal
INSTALLATION. To install the propeller shaft, proceed as
cross with a soft drift until the opposite needle bearing cap
follows:
is free.
1. Place the propeller shaft in the machine and align the
4. Remove the journal cross by sliding it to the side of the
flange yokes with the companion flanges.
yoke and tilting it over the top of the yoke lug.
2. Insert and align the adapter plate (218P756) between
the flange yoke and the input flange of the propel pump
REPAIR. Repair of the universal joint is limited to replacing
drive.
the journal cross, bearings, and snap rings contained in the
repair kit.
3. Install and tighten the attaching hardware.
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