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PROPELLER SHAFT
REMOVAL FROM VEHICLE
Note :
Before removal of the driveshaft set the
brakes, block the wheels, and mark the slip
yoke assembly and tube shaft with a marking
stick or paint to assure proper alignment when
reassembled. This is known as keeping the
driveshaft yokes “in Phase”.
Unscrew bearing strap retaining bolts at pinion yoke.
Unscrew bearing strap retaining bolts of the rear shaft,
at centre bearing joint for 4x2 vehicle & at transfer
case for 4x4 vehicle. Disconnect & remove rear
propeller shaft. Fig. 2.
Carefully place the propeller shaft on a work table.
For 4x2, Unscrew nuts to remove centre bearing
bracket from cross member & unscrew bearing strap
bolts at the gear box, to disconnect front propeller
shaft.
For 4x4, Unscrew bearing strap bolts at the front axle
tail pinion end yoke & transfer case end yoke and
Disconnect front propeller shaft.
Unscrew end yoke mounting nut by holding the yoke
with holder Pt. no. 2698 5890 3505 or Pt. no. 2698
5890 4102 and using socket Pt. no. 2698 5890 4101
at gear box or at the transfer case.
Unscrew end yoke mounting nut at tail pinion by
holding yoke with the same holder as above and using
a suitable socket. Fig. 3
Place all parts on work table.
DISASSEMBLY
Note : The unitized one piece seal used on Spicer
driveshafts is not intended to be removed in
service. To separate the tube shaft from the
slip yoke, pull the tube out of the slip yoke,
leaving the seal in place.
A significant amount of force is required to remove as
well as reinstall the tube shaft through the seal.
Removal of the unitized seal causes damage to the
seal lip where it contacts the slip yoke.
Fig. 3
To remove the old seal, hold the yoke assembly firmly
in a vise. Using a large chisel, drive the seal off the
yoke.
FOR 4x2
Disassembly of Centre Bearing. Refer fig.1.
Mount holder Pt. no. 2698 5890 35 05 or 2698 5890 41
02 on end yoke. Grip the holder in vice. Unscrew and
remove end yoke mounting nut with socket. Pt. no.
2698 5890 41 01.
Remove holder.