Propeller Shafts; Description And Operation; Propeller Shaft; Propeller Shaft Joints - Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual

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PROPELLER SHAFTS

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

Fig. 1 Reference Marks on Yokes

1 – REFERENCE MARKS

shaft to operate at different angles. The slip joints (or

yokes) permit contraction or expansion (Fig. 2).

1 – FRONT AXLE

2 – FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT

3 – TRANSFER CASE

Before undercoating a vehicle, the propeller

shaft and the U-joints should be covered to pre-

vent an out-of-balance condition and driveline

CAUTION: Use

parts for attaching the propeller shafts. The speci-

fied torque must always be applied when tightening

the fasteners.

Two different types of propeller shaft joints are

• Single cardan universal joint (Fig. 3)

• Double cardan (CV) universal joint (Fig. 4)

None of the universal joints are serviceable. If one

becomes worn or damaged, the complete universal

joint assembly must be replaced.

Fig. 2 Propeller Shafts

5 – REAR AXLE

7 – REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

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