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 642 of 951
6-6. REAR PROPELLER SHAFT REPAIR
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, item 1)
Universal joint bearing kit
(Appendix B, Item 171)
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
Rear propeller shaft removed (para. 6-4 or 6-5).
General Safety Instructions
Cleaning will be done in well-ventilated area and a
fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when solvent
is used.
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
c. Assembly
b. Cleaning and Inspection
NOTE
Prior to disassembly, mark slip yoke and propeller shaft for
assembly.
1.
Pull slip yoke (3) from propeller shaft (1).
2.
Place slip yoke (3) into vise.
3.
Pry dust cap (2) off of slip yoke (3). Discard dust cap (2).
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an
open flame. A fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when solvent
is used. Use only in well-ventilated area. 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 propeller shaft (1) and slip yoke (3) for cracks and damage. Replace if cracked or damaged.
3.
Inspect splined end of propeller shaft (1) and splined end of slip yoke (3) for damage. Replace either
if damaged.
1.
Install dust cap (2) on propeller shaft (1).
2.
Coat spline on propeller shaft (1) and slip yoke (3) with grease.
3.
Insert propeller shaft (1) into slip yoke (3) and install dust cap (2).
c. Assembly
b. Cleaning and Inspection
a. Disassembly
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