TM-9-2350-238-20-1

HULL AND RELATED COMPONENTS RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MAY 1994

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TM 9-2350-238-20-1

NOTE

Disassembly steps are written for one universal joint but apply to all six universal

joints.

1

Remove four retaining rings (1).

2

Support propeller shaft (2) with wood block placed under propeller shaft close to universal joint.

3

Rotate propeller shaft (2) so yoke (3) is positioned with bearing (4) facing up.

4

Tap yoke (3) with soft-faced hammer forcing bearing (4) from yoke. Remove bearing.

5

Rotate propeller shaft (2) 180 degrees so yoke (3) is positioned with bearing (5) facing up.

6

Tap yoke (3) with soft-faced hammer forcing bearing (5) from yoke. Remove bearing.

7

Remove yoke (3) from cross assembly (6).

8

Rotate and position propeller shaft (2) with bearing (7) in shaft yoke (8) facing up. Remove

bearing.

9

Rotate shaft yoke (8) 180 degrees and remove bearing (7).

10

Remove cross assembly (6) from shaft yoke (8).

INSPECTION/REPAIR

1

Inspect for broken, damaged, or missing parts.

2

Auxiliary drive line ball bearing unit is a repairable assembly. Notify direct support

maintenance.

3

Repair is by replacement of authorized parts (TM 9-2350-238-24P-1).

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