SAFARI

PROPELLER SHAFT

Fig. 28

Assemble tube shaft and slip yoke, making sure that

the alignment marks are in line. This will ensure that

slip yoke lugs and tube yoke lugs are in line. Fig.28

INSTALLATION :

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

In propeller shaft assembly, when there is replacement

of worn cross and bearing assemblies with a new kit,

it is desirable to rebalance it.

Take runout with entire drive shaft assembly mounted

on master tooling which locates on the outboard

bearing assemblies of the u-joint kit.

All yokes should be selected for dynamic balance to

eliminate as much unbalance as possible. During

balancing, the drive shaft again should be mounted

on the same master tooling or yokes.

After straightening, balance the entire assembly to the

specified limit.

INSTALLATION ON VEHICLE

Before installation ensure that :

Splines should slide freely with slight drag from spline

shaft seal.

Cross should flex and be free from excessive bind.

Note :

A slight drag is the most desirable condition

on a new cross and bearing kit. Excessive

looseness is not desirable and will result in an

unbalanced drive shaft.

Mounting Flange should be free from burrs, paint and

foreign substances which would not allow proper

seating at assembly.

While installing and servicing system balanced

assemblies, The following rules should be strictly

adhered to :

End yokes must not be rotated from their original

position during reassembly.

FOR INSTALLATION PROCEED INTHE REVERSE ORDER OF

REMOVAL.

Tighten the mounting nuts 8 bearing strap bolts to

specified torques.

Caution :

Self locking bolts used with bearingstraps

should not be reused.