TM 9-2320-269-20-1
PROPELLER SHAFTS AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS - CONTINUED
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
REMOVAL
WARNING
Be careful when handling propeller shafts. They are heavy, and if dropped can cause equipment damage
and injury to personnel.
CAUTION
With vehicle parked for propeller shaft removal, the universal joints will remain in shaft mating yoke. Do
not attempt to remove universal joints from shaft mating yokes. It may cause equipment damage.
1.
Propeller shaft
Two upper and lower
Using hammer and punch, bend down
yoke (1) or mating
locking plates (3)
tabs (4).
yoke (2)
2.
Four screws (5)
Using 9/16-inch socket and handle,
unscrew and take off.
3.
Two upper and lower
Take off and get rid of.
locking plates (3)
4.
Upper bearing
a. Place hydraulic jack below propeller
cap (6)
shaft (7) near yoke (1), and fit
wood block in between.
b. Using jack, raise shaft (7) to force
bearing cap (6) out of yoke (1) and
mating yoke (2).
c. Using pliers, twist off.
d. Remove jack.
NOTE
To only replace propeller shaft, disregard steps 5 thru 8.
5.
Lower bearing
a. Place wood block against yoke finger
cap (8)
(9), and using hammer tap sharply
downward to force cap (8) out of yoke
(1) and mating yoke (2).
Tap each side evenly so cap
does not jam sideways.
b. Using pliers, take off.
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