Universal Joint Service; Removal-Rear Shaft; Installation—Rear Shaft; Disassembly—Single Cardan Joint - Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual

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CAUTION: It is important that the recommended lub
ricant and lubrication schedule be adhered to. Failure to
comply with lubrication requirements may result in pre
mature wear ofpropeller shaft components.
LUBE
FITTINGS
Fig. 2E-6 Double Cardan Joint Lobe Fittings
TOOL J-25512-2
90143
90144
Rg. 2E-7 Double Cardan Lube Fitting Adapter
PROPELLER SHAFT SERVICE
Removal—Front Shaft
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Mark propeller shaft yokes, transfer case output
shaft yoke, and axle yoke for assembly alignment
reference.
(3) Disconnect propeller shaft at axle and transfer
case yokes and remove shaft.
Installation—Front Shaft
(1) Align reference marks on propeller shaft and
yokes and install propeller shaft.
(2) Tighten clamp strap bolts to 15 foot-pounds (20
N«m) torque.
(3) Lower vehicle.
PROPELLER SHAR
Removal-Rear Shaft
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Mark propeller shaft, transfer case \
flange, and axle yoke for assembly alignment rei
(3) Disconnect shaft at transfer case and ax.
and remove shaft.
Installation—Rear Shaft
(1) Align reference marks on propeller shaf
and install shaft.
(2) Tighten clamp strap bolts to 15 foot-poi
N«m) torque.
(3) Lower vehicle.
UNIVERSAL JOINT SERVICE
The single and double cardan universal joi:
serviced as assemblies. Both universal joint types
disassembled for inspection and replacement pur
Disassembly—Single Cardan Joint
(1) If slip yoke universal joint is to be n
paint alignment marks on slip yoke and propellc
for assembly reference and remove slip yoke fron-
(2) Remove loose bearing caps from spider ;
ply penetrating oil to bearing caps seated in shaf
(3) Mount propeller shaft or slip yoke in vise.
CAUTION: Do not clamp the propeller shaft
the vise. Clamp only the forged portion of the si
or propeller shaft yoke in the vise. Also, to av<
torting either of the yokes, do not overtighten th>
(4) Remove bearing cap retainers (fig. 2E
ends of bearing caps with hammer to relieve pres
retainers if necessary.
(5) Reposition shaft in vise so yoke is suppc
vise jaws.
(6) Tap end of one bearing cap with hamm<
opposite bearing cap is driven out of yoke.
(7) Reposition shaft yoke in vise and tap <
end of spider to drive remaining bearing cap out c
(8) Remove spider from yoke.
Cleaning and Inspection
Clean the yoke bearing cap bores with solven
wire brush. Be sure to remove all rust, corrosion
Wash the bearing caps, bearings and spiders in
and wipe them dry with a shop cloth.
Inspect the bearing caps, needle bearings and
surfaces of the spider for evidence of brinneling
sive wear, flat spots, scoring or cracks. Replace t:
plete assembly if any part exhibits these conditu