Copyright Meritor, Inc., 2021
MM-96147 / Revised 03-21
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5 RPL Series Permalube
4011733a
HALF-
ROUND
SLEEVE
RECEIVER
Fig. 5.77
14. Remove the drive fl ange and cross from the driveline.
Figure 5.78.
4011734a
DRIVE
FLANGE
Fig. 5.78
15. Use the same procedure to remove the snap rings and
bushing/bearing assemblies from both ends of the cross and
remove the cross from the drive fl ange assembly.
Cross
1. Use snap ring pliers to remove the snap rings that secure the
drive fl ange to the cross.
2. Place the drive fl ange in the receiver cup. Install the press
bridge tool on the trunnions. Figure 5.79.
4011755a
BRIDGE
TOOL
TRUNNION
Fig. 5.79
3. Press DOWN to press the cross free.
4. Rotate the drive fl ange 180 degrees (to the other end). Install
the press bridge tool and press DOWN.
5. Install half moons on the top universal joint radius, then turn
it over.
6. Install the press bridge tool and press DOWN. Figure 5.80.
4011755a
BRIDGE
TOOL
TRUNNION
Fig. 5.80
7. Remove the half-round sleeves and remove the bushing/
bearing assembly.
8. Rotate the drive fl ange 180 degrees (to the other end). Install
the half-round sleeves on the bottom universal joint radius.
Figure 5.81.
4011736a
HALF-ROUND
SLEEVES
INSTALLED
ON BOTTOM
TRUNNION
Fig. 5.81
9. Install the press bridge tool and press DOWN until the cross is
pressed out.
10. Remove the bushing/bearing assembly and the half-round
sleeves. Remove the cross from the drive fl ange. Figure 5.82.