Check propeller shaft splines for wear or damage.
Check if propeller shaft bellow is cracked, pierced
or brittle.
Propeller Shaft Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following:
Apply
XPS SYNTHETIC GREASE (P/N 293 550 010)
splines.
PARTS
Propeller shaft screw
Refill rear final drive. Refer to
NANCE PROCEDURES
PROPELLER SHAFT U-JOINTS
Propeller Shaft U-Joint Removal
Remove internal snap ring from bearing caps.
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1. Snap ring
Support inner yoke in vice and drive other yoke
down with a soft hammer.
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Subsection 02 (MIDDLE AND REAR FINAL DRIVE)
TORQUE
75 N•m ± 5 N•m
(55 lbf•ft ± 4 lbf•ft)
+
LOCTITE 648 (GREEN)
(P/N 413 711 400)
PERIODIC MAINTE-
subsection.
1
Section 06 DRIVE SYSTEM
to
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Support U-joint in vice and drive inner yoke down
to remove remaining bearing caps.
Remove U-joint cross.
Propeller Shaft U-Joint Installation
Install a NEW U-joint in inner yoke.
NOTE: Position propeller shaft U-joint as shown
for proper grease fitting location.
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Install bearing caps. Use a vise to push bearing
caps.
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