
Copyright Meritor, Inc., 2021
MM-96147 / Revised 03-21
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5 RPL Series Permalube
Thread the cross
through the yoke bore,
then start the bushing
on the trunnion.
Fig. 5.18
DANGER
Observe all warnings and cautions provided by the press
manufacturer to avoid damage to components and serious
personal injury.
CAUTION
Use an arbor press or universal joint press to install the round
bushing into the yoke. Do not use a hammer, which can loosen
and damage components.
3. Use an appropriate press to install the fi rst bushing slightly
past the snap ring groove. Figure 5.19.
4001887c
PRESS
PRESS METHOD
YOKE BEARING CUP
INSTALLATION TOOL
Fig. 5.19
CAUTION
You must fully seat the snap ring into the snap ring groove to
avoid damage to the driveline.
4. Use snap ring pliers to install the snap ring into the snap ring
groove. Figure 5.20. Fully seat the snap ring.
Fig. 5.20
5. Position the second bushing onto the trunnion by threading
the cross through the yoke bore as shown. Figure 5.21.
Thread the
trunnion
through the yoke
bore to pilot the
bushing into
the yoke.
Fig. 5.21
6. Use an appropriate press, yoke bearing cup installation tool or
universal joint press to install the second bushing slightly past
the snap ring groove. Check that the bushing is aligned with
the universal joint. Figure 5.19.
CAUTION
You must fully seat the snap ring into the snap ring groove to
avoid damage to the driveline.
7. Use snap ring pliers to install the second snap ring into the
snap ring groove. Figure 5.22.
Fig. 5.22