Jeep 1997 Grand Cherokee Service Manual page 61

ENCLOSURE CAP 1. LINK YOKE 2. SOCKET SPRING 3. SCOKET BALL RETAINER 4. THRUST WASHER 5. NEEDLE BEARINGS BOOT CLAMP
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)
Fig. 4 Constant Velocity Joint
LUBRICATION
The slip yoke on the one style of front propeller
shaft is equipped with a lubrication fitting. Use a
multi-purpose NLGI Grade 2 EP lubricant. The fac-
tory installed universal joints are lubricated for the
life of the vehicle and do not need lubrication. All
universal joints should be inspected for leakage and
damage each time the vehicle is serviced. If seal
leakage or damage exists, the universal joint should
be replaced.
JOINT ASSEMBLY BOOT BOOT CLAMP PROPELLER SHAFT 10. SOCKET BALL 9. SOCKET YOKE 8. REAR SPIDER 7. BEARING CAP 6. SEAL
Fig. 3 Double Cardan U-Joint
PROPELLER SHAFT R.P.M. 12. NEEDLE WASHER 11. FRONT SPIDER 13. THRUST WASHER 14. DRIVE SHAFT YOKE 15. RETAINING CLIP
DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
Fig. 5 Maximum Angles And Engine Speed
The Constant Velocity
inspected each time the vehicle is serviced. The CV
joint boot is designed to last the life of the vehicle
and to keep the joint lubricated. If grease leakage or
boot damage is found, the propeller shaft must be
replaced.
PRECAUTIONS
Use the exact replacement parts when installing
the propeller shafts. The use of the correct replace-
ment parts helps to ensure safe operation. All fasten-
ers must be torqued to the specified values for safe
operation.
MAX. NORMAL OPERATING ANGLES
3 - 3
joint should also be