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PROPELLER SHAFT 8 NOTE III. 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. 10.8 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS WARNING Propeller shaft assemblies can weigh in excess of 14 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.