Copyright Meritor, Inc., 2021
MM-96147 / Revised 03-21
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5 RPL Series Permalube
Fig. 5.2
3. Repeat the previous steps on the other side of the yoke.
Round Bushing Removal Using Press, Bridge and
Bearing Cup Receiver
NOTE:
Use only the appropriate tools to remove the round
bushings. Do not use the SPX Kent-Moore yoke bearing cup
installation tool (number J-44516) to remove the round bushings.
Damage to the tool can result.
Use the following procedure to remove and install round bushings.
DANGER
Observe all warnings and cautions provided by the press
manufacturer to avoid damage to components and serious
personal injury.
1. Place the universal joint in a suitable press bridge and bearing
cup bushing receiver. Figure 5.3.
4001812c
PRESS
BEARING CUP
BUSHING
RECEIVER
BRIDGE
Fig. 5.3
2. Press DOWN until the fi rst round bushing loosens. Figure 5.3.
Remove the round bushing. Figure 5.4.
Fig. 5.4
3. Rotate the shaft 180 degrees. Repeat the procedure for the
opposite side of the universal joint. Figure 5.5.
Fig. 5.5
4. Remove the universal joint from the yoke.
Disassembly
Standard Slip Confi guration
1. Use a brass or copper hammer and a drift to tap the shroud
off the slip seal.
2. Use a screwdriver to pry the seal out of the groove in the slip
yoke.
3. Mark the slip yoke and slip shaft sections to ensure that you
reassemble them into their original positions. Figure 5.6.
Fig. 5.6