SAFARI

PROPELLER SHAFT

Fig. 18

Fig. 19

Fig. 20

Cover relief hole

Condition of clamping strap for any damage specially

at crimping portion.

Free and smooth rotation of bearing unit in centre

bearing assembly.

The bearing should have negligible radial play.

Condition of dust seals in centre bearing assembly.

If any of the above defects are noticed in the centre

bearing assembly, complete centre bearing assembly

should be replaced.

Condition of dust caps on propeller shaft and coupling

flange. These are tack welded to respective

components.

Check both spacer rings for wear score marks. If found

defective replace with NEW one.

Replace defective parts.

LUBRICATION

PRELUBE OR LUBE FOR LIFE DESIGNS

Universal joint crosses and bearings are prelube or

lube for life designs and have no lube fittings. Special

seals are used to contain the lubricant in the cross

bearings in this design.

Fig.18

Replacement of the cross and bearing kit is

recommended rather than relubrication.

LUBRICATION FOR SLIP SPLINES

Apply grease gun pressure to the tube fitting until

lubricant appears at the pressure relief hole in the plug

at the slip yoke end of the spline.

Fig.19

Now cover the pressure relief hole with your finger

and continue to apply pressure until grease appears

at the slip yoke seal.

Fig.20

Caution

In cold temperatures be sure to drive the

vehicle immediately after lubricating. This

activates the slip spline and removes the

excessive lubricant. Failure to do so could

cause the excess lubricant to stiffen in the

cold weather and force the plug out. The

end of the spline would then be open to

collect contaminants and cause the spline

to wear and/or seize.

LUBE FOR LIFE CENTRE BEARING :

Centre bearing is packed with grease for life. No filling

of bearing with grease is recommended.