Monaco 2008 LaPalma XL, Owner'S Manual

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Drive Shaft:
The drive shaft transfers the power produced
by the engine to the drive axle. A worn or out of
balance drive shaft causes chassis vibration that
generally increases in intensity with road speed.
Lubrication Maintenance:
The drive shaft requires periodic lubrication
maintenance. Lubricate the slip joint and
universal joints every 5,000 miles or 6 months,
whichever occurs first. Use NLGI #2 chassis
lubricant.
NOTE:
It will be necessary to move the
motorhome forward or backward to
access all fittings on the drive shaft.
Greasing the Drive Shaft Universal Joints:
1. Check the drive shaft for looseness.
Repair if loose or worn.
2. Apply the specified grease at the grease
fitting on the universal joint. Apply
until new grease purges from all the
seals.
3. If new grease does not purge at the
seals, loosen the bearing cap bolts and
re-grease until all four caps purge.
If new grease still does not purge,
disassemble and clean or replace the
universal joint.
NOTE:
Depending upon application universal
joints may have two grease fittings each.
It is necessary to apply grease to each
fitting to properly lube the universal
joint.
Greasing the Drive Shaft Slip Yoke and
Splines:
1. Check the drive shaft for looseness.
Repair if loose or worn.
2. With finger, cover the rear air hole so
grease flows to the
front seal. Apply
the specified
grease at the
grease fitting on
the slip yoke.
Apply until new
grease purges and
forces finger away
from the air hole
in the end of the slip yoke.
WARNING:
Rotating shafts
can be dangerous.
Rotating shafts can
snag clothes, skin,
hair, hands, etc. causing serious injury
or death. DO NOT work on or near a
shaft with or without a guard when the
engine is running.
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Dual Zerk U-Joint
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