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Fig. 4.5
Flange-Style Driveline
Greaseable Universal Joints
1.
Check that all grease fi ttings are installed. Replace missing
or damaged fi ttings. Tighten them to 6 lb-ft (8 Nm).
Figure 4.6.
2.
Check for loose grease fi ttings. Tighten them to 6 lb-ft (8 Nm).
Fig. 4.6
Center Bearings
1.
Inspect all center bearing and end yoke or fl ange midship
nuts for gaps or looseness between the mating surfaces.
Figure 4.7 and Figure 4.8.
• If you can see gaps between the mating surfaces:
Disconnect the driveline. Tighten the coupling yoke or
fl ange retaining nut to 450-600 lb-ft (612-816 Nm).
Fig. 4.7
Yoke-Style Driveline
(16579)
Printed in USA
4011839a
Fig. 4.8
2.
Inspect the center bearing bracket bolts for looseness.
Figure 4.9 and Figure 4.10.
• If the bolts are loose: Verify that the bracket is aligned
4001802a
Fig. 4.9
Fig. 4.10
3.
Inspect the center bearing rubber cushion for damage. If
equipped, check that the defl ectors are not rubbing against
the rubber cushion. Verify that the rubber cushion is correctly
seated in the metal bracket.
4001797a
• If any of these conditions are evident: Replace the
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GAP
NUT
Flange-Style Driveline
correctly before you tighten the bolts. Tighten the center
bearing bracket bolts. Refer to the vehicle manufacturer's
procedures for the correct torque specifi cation.
Yoke-Style Driveline
Flange-Style Driveline
center bearing assembly.
4
Inspection
4011831a
4001880a
4011838a
MM-96147 / Revised 03-21
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