Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 50

3 - 14 PROPELLER SHAFTS
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
(10) Place two bearing caps on opposite trunnions
of the remaining cross. Fit the open trunnions into
the link yoke bores and the bearing caps into the
centering kit (Fig. 33).
Fig. 33 Install Remaining Cross
(11) Press the remaining two bearing caps into
place and install snap rings (Fig. 34).
Fig. 34 Press In Bearing Cap
(12) Tap the snap rings to allow them to seat into
the grooves (Fig. 35).
(13) Check for proper assembly. Flex the joint
beyond center, it should snap over-center in both
directions when correctly assembled (Fig. 36).
(14) Install the propeller shaft.
Fig. 35 Seat Snap Rings In Groove
Fig. 36 Check Assembly
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
PROPELLER SHAFT
(1) Clean all universal joint bores with cleaning
solvent and a wire brush.
(2) Inspect the yokes for distortion, cracks, and
worn bearing cap bores.
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