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PROPELLER SHAFT
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LUBRICATION FOR UNIVERSAL JOINT
Universal joint crosses and bearings are pre-
lubricated 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.
Replacement of the cross and bearing kit is
recommended
.
4.4.2.3 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS
!! WARNING
Propeller shaft assemblies can weigh in excess of
100 pounds (46 kilograms). Be sure to use proper
lifting techniques when handling propeller shaft.
More than one person may be needed when
handling propeller shaft assemblies.
! CAUTION
Before removing the propeller shaft
Apply the parking brakes.
Block the wheels using wheel chokes.
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 propeller shaft yokes “in Phase
”.
NOTE
Do not remove gear box connected yoke and rear
axle connected yoke on vehicle.