HEXA

PROPELLER SHAFT

B. PROPELLER SHAFT

(4X4)

I REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

REMOVAL

1. Loosen and remove the front mounting bolts

from Transfer case. Take out the front end of

rear propeller shaft from transfer case.

2. Loosen and remove the mounting nuts

(Nos.4)

of bearing strap from rear axle. Take out the

rear end of propeller shaft from rear axle.

FITMENT

Before fitment ensure that

1. Splines should slide freely with slight drag from

splines 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

propeller shaft.

2. Mounting Flange should be free from burrs,

paint and foreign substances which would not

allow proper seating at assembly.

3. While installing and servicing, the system

balanced assemblies, the following care

should be taken:

CAUTION



End yokes must not be rotated from their

original position during reassembly.



Self-locking bolts and Nyloc nuts used with

bearing straps should not be reused

CAUTION

Do not go under the vehicle when the engine is

running.

Install a support strap when servicing propeller

shaft to prevent personal injury.

WARNING

A serious or fatal injury can occur due to:

Lack of proper training.

Fail to follow procedures.

If proper tools and equipment are not in use.

If assembly of propeller shaft components is

improper.

Use of incomplete propeller shaft components

assembly.

Use of worn out or damaged propeller shaft

components.

To avoid this get proper training, learn and

follow safe operating procedures, use proper

tools and safety equipment’s, use proper

components in good condition.

For installation proceed in the reverse.