Propeller Shaft; Alignment Of Engine And Propeller Shaft; Remove Propeller Shaft; Disassemble Universal Joints - Pontiac Grand Prix Service Manual

PROPELLER SHAFT
CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION
SUBJECT PAGE SUBJECT PAGE
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Inspection
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4C-1 Disassemble Universal Joints 4C-1
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Minor Services and Repairs
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4C-1 Cleaning and Inspection 4C-2
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Alignment of Engine and Propeller Shaft
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4C-1 Assemble Universal Joints. 4C-2
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Major Repairs
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4C-1 Install Propeller Shaft 4C-3
Remove Propeller Shaft
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4C-1 Torque Specifications.
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4C-3
INSPECTION
3. If bearing tie wire has been removed, use suitable
rubber band or tape to hold bearings onto journal,
thus preventing ldss of bearing roiers whiie rear
No periodic inspection of propeller shaft assembly is
universal joint is being (Fig. 4C-
required. Since propeller shaft assembly is a balanced
u&, it should
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i;ept free of undercoating and other
4.
Remove complete shaft assembly by
foreign material which could upset shaft balance. It is
sliding it rearward and downward to disengage splined
essential that locating mark on companion flange be in
yoke
from
splines on transmission output shaft:
alignment with mark on propeller shaft yoke for
optimum balance.
DISASSEMBLE UNIVERSAL JOINTS
MINOR SERVICES AND REPAIRS
ALIGNMENT OF ENGINE AND PROPELLER SHAFT
All necessary differential pinion angle requirements
are designed and built into rear upper and lower
control arm geometry. Slots in the engine support rear
crossmember provide for fore and aft movement of
engine-transmission assembly to provide for variation
in positioning.
NOTE:
Because of elastic properties
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nylon retainers
used on the universal joint bearings, they must be
pressed out which shears nylon retainers in ha&
rendering bearings and jburnql unsuitable for re-use.
Therefore, upon re-assembly, new bearing and journal
assemblies employing conventional snap ring retainers
must be used. Consult parts book for repair kit part
number.
A. Differential End
MAJOR REPAIRS
1. Support journal on a press bed in manner that will
REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
1. Mark propeller shaft rear yoke and differential
companion flange to insure their correct alignment on
re-assembly.
2. Remove U-bolt nuts, lockplates (or lockwashers)
and U-bolts from rear axle drive pinion companion
flange.
Fig. 4C-2 Removing Bearing from Yoke with 1-1/8"
Fig. 4C-1 Bearings Held in Place by Tie Wire Dia. Pipe