TM-9-2320-280-20-2
TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 2 OF 3
JANUARY 1996
TM-9-2320-280-20-2 - Page 636 of 951
6-3. FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REPAIR
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
c. Assembly
b. Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item
1)
Materials/Parts
Dust cap (Appendix G, Item 29)
Grease (Appendix C, Item 22)
Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 18)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
Front propeller shaft assembly removed
(para. 6-2).
General Safety Instructions
Cleaning will be done in a well-ventilated area and
a fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when
drycleaning solvent is used.
TM 9-2320-280-20-2
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Change 3
NOTE
Prior to disassembly, mark slip yoke and coupling shaft for
assembly.
1.
Place slip yoke (2) in vise.
2.
Pull coupling shaft (4) apart from slip yoke (2).
3.
Pry dust cap (3) off slipyoke (2). Discard dust cap (3).
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an
open flame. A fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when the
solvent is used. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do
this may result in injury to personnel and/or damage to
equipment.
CAUTION
Do not allow drycleaning solvent to come into contact with
U-joint. Damage to equipment will result.
1.
Use drycleaning solvent to clean all metallic parts.
2.
Inspect drive shaft (1), coupling shaft (4), and slip yoke (2) for cracks or dents. Replace if cracked
or dented.
3.
Inspect splined end of coupling shaft (4) and slip yoke (2) for damage. Replace either if damaged.
4.
Inspect center bearing (5) for looseness, vibration damage, rubber separation from bearing surface,
and abnormal wear. If damaged, replace coupling shaft (4).
b. Cleaning and Inspection
a. Disassembly
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