Removal - Meritor MM-96147 Maintenance Manual

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Removal

Driveline
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the wheels to keep
the vehicle from moving. Raise the vehicle so that the area
you will service is off the ground. Support the vehicle with
safety stands.
CAUTION
Do not cut the weld strap. Damage to components can result.
2. Use a 12-point socket to loosen the four bolts (1/2 x 20-inch
thread) located in the weld yoke end of the driveline.
Figure 5.25.
Fig. 5.25
3. Remove the capscrews. Figure 5.26.
Fig. 5.26
NOTE: Support the driveline when you remove it from the end yoke.
4. If necessary, use an appropriate tool to tap the wing bushing
from the end yoke. Figure 5.27.
MM-96147 / Revised 03-21
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5.
Fig. 5.27
Universal Joint
Snap Ring Removal
NOTE: Refer to the Service Notes page on the front inside cover of
this manual for information on how to obtain tools.
1.
4001808b
Fig. 5.28
2.
4001809b
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Repeat Step 2 through Step 4 to remove the opposite end of
the driveline.
Use snap ring pliers to remove the snap rings. Figure 5.28.
SNAP RING PLIERS
If necessary, use a brass drift and lightly tap the center of the
bushing to assist in snap ring removal. Figure 5.29.
4001883b
4001810c
(16579)
Printed in USA