TM-9-2320-283-20-2

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL, 50,000 GVWR, 6X4, M915A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE PART 2 OF 3

DECEMBER 1983

TM-9-2320-283-20-2 - Page 498 of 852

TM 9-2320-283-20-2

PROPELLER SHAFTS AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS.

3-145.

INTERAXLE PROPELLER SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS REPLACEMENT (Continued).

LOCATION/ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

A.

INTERAXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT.

NOTE

It

may be

necessary to jack

up rear differential with park brake off to release

torque pressure on propeller shaft/universal joint connections.

1.

Shaft assembly (2).

Support with suitable jack

or sling.

2.

Eight screws (8)

Remove from items (1), (13),

Leave items (6) on items

and lockwashers

and four items (6)

(5).

(7).

3.

Shaft assembly (2)

Remove from under vehicle.

4.

All parts

Clean and inspect

Refer to paragraphs 3-4

and 3-5.

If item (10)

is damaged, do steps 5

thru 8.

5.

Seal (10)

Unscrew from item (11).

6.

Flange (11) and

a.

Put an alignment mark on

shaft (9)

each, if not already done.

b.

Pull item (9) out of item

(11).

c.

Remove item (10) from item Discard item (10).

(9).

7.

New seal (10)

Lubricate with grease and

install on item (9).

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