Holiday Rambler Imperial 2008, Руководство пользователя

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CHASSIS INFORMATION — 10
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2008 IMPERIAL
NOTE:
When checking the lube level also check
the housing breathers on top of axle
housing. Clean the breathers if dirty or
replace them if damaged.
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 six months, whichever occurs
fi rst. 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 speci fi ed grease at the grease
fi tting 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 fi nger, cover the rear air hole so
grease fl ows to the front seal. Apply the
speci fi ed grease at the grease fi tting on
the slip yoke. Apply until new grease
purges and forces
fi nger 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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