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MM-96147 / Revised 03-21
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9 155R Series Slip Drive Shaft Assembly
Fig. 9.14
9. Reinstall the grease fi ttings.
Installation
Universal Joint
CAUTION
Do not use grease or anti-seize compound in the yoke ear bores.
Damage to components can result.
1. Clean dirt and contamination from the slip yoke and weld yoke
ear bores.
NOTE:
The defl ector is preassembled onto the bushing.
2. Position the fi rst bushing onto the trunnion by threading the
cross trunnion through the yoke bore. Figure 9.15.
Thread the cross
through the yoke bore,
then start the bushing
on the trunnion.
Fig. 9.15
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 9.16.
4001887c
PRESS
PRESS METHOD
YOKE BEARING CUP
INSTALLATION TOOL
Fig. 9.16
Installing the Bushing
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 9.17. Fully seat the snap ring.
Fig. 9.17
5. Position the second bushing onto the trunnion by threading
the cross through the yoke bore as shown. Figure 9.18.