TM-9-2320-361-20

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

OCTOBER 1991

TM-9-2320-361-20 - Page 533 of 1207

TM 9-2320-361-20

a.

7-4. UNIVERSAL JOINT MAINTENANCE (Contd)

NOTE

Aline marks on yokes before assembling bearing caps in shaft yoke.

2. cap type:

b.

c.

d.

e.

f .

g.

h.

i .

Install four new seals (8) on spider cross journals (9).

Install lubrication fitting (10) on spider cross (7).

Install spider cross (7) in upper yoke flange loop (5) with lubrication fitting (10) angled away

from yoke flange (6).

Apply GM grease in bearing caps (3) to hold bearing (4) in place during assembly.

Install two bearing caps (3) on spider cross journal (9) and upper yoke flange loop (5).

Position two locking straps (2) on bearing caps (3) and install with four screws (1). Tighten

screws (1) 18-25 lb-ft (24-34 NŽm). Bend tabs of locking straps (2) up to hold screws (1) in place.

NOTE

Aline marks on yokes before assembling bearing caps in shaft yoke.

Position shaft yoke (11) on spider cross journals (9) and install two bearing caps (3) with new

locking straps (2) and four screws (1). Tighten screws (1) 18-25 lb-ft (24-34 NŽm).

Bend tabs of locking straps (2) up to hold screws (1) in place.

Shaft yokes (11) and yoke flange (6) should move smoothly and have no free play.

FOLLOW-ON TASKS:

Install propeller shaft (para. 7-2).

Install intermediate propeller shaft (M36A2) (para. 7-3).

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