SECTION 09: PROPELLER SHAFT
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FIGURE 6: CHECK FOR LOOSENESS
There should be less than
.006"
movement in the
u-joint relative to the end yoke. If looseness is
greater than .006”, the u-joint should be replaced.
Check for the presence of all grease zerk fittings.
Damaged zerks should be replaced. Loose zerks
should be tightened.
3.3
MARK PROPELLER SHAFT (PHASING
MARKS)
Mark all mating propeller shaft components with
a paint marker to assure proper phasing during
reassembly.
Reassembly of a propeller shaft that is out of
phase can cause vibration and failure to propeller
shaft components.
FIGURE 7: PHASING MARKS
3.4 GREASE
ZERKS
Replace damaged zerks.
Torque zerks to 15 lbf-ft.
Zerks should be lined up with outboard bearings.
Clean zerk nipples before greasing.
3.5 OTHER
INSPECTIONS
Refer to
Spicer Driveshaft’s Service Manual
DSSM-0100
for detailed information on:
The slip member inspection,
Grease zerk inspection,
Tubing inspection.
4. REMOVAL
WARNING
Read “Spicer Life Series Driveshaft Removal
Warnings and Cautions” in
Spicer
Driveshaft’s Service Manual DSSM-0100.
4.1
PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL
1. Mark propeller shaft (phasing marks). It is
imperative to mark all the mating
components of a propeller shaft, as
illustrated below. Mark the propeller shaft
with a marking stick, paint marker or other
legible marking device. In addition, be sure
to mark all bearing positions, spline
positions and shaft locations. This assures
proper reassembly of the propeller shaft into
the vehicle, in its original position.
FIGURE 8: PHASING MARKS
FIGURE 9: PHASING MARKS
