DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
4C–35
Preload of the universal joint
Preload should be 0 to 24.9 kg(0 to11.3 lb). Joints
should rotate smoothly and freely and should exhibit no
rough or ratchety movement.
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Boot
Check the boot for crack or damage. If necessary,
replace the boot.
If abnormal condition are found on the boot, inspect the
grease for mixing of foreign material.
If the grease is good condition, and slip joint works well,
replace the boot, replenish grease, and reassemble the
slip joint.
If the foreign material is found in the grease, check the
spline for wear and damage.
Universal Joint Reassembly (Single
Cardan Type)
1. Install spider to flange yoke. Be sure to install the
spider by aligning the setting marks made during
disassembly.
2. Pack the four grease cavities of the spider with a
high quality, extreme pressure N.L.G.I. Grade 2
grease. Do not add additional grease to the bearing
cup assembly.
3. Move one end of the spider to cause a trunnion to
project through the spider hole beyond the outer
machined face of the yoke lug. Place a bearing over
the trunnion diameter and align it to the spider hole.
Using an arbor press, hold the trunnion in alignment
with the spider hole and place a solid plug on the
upper bearing. Press the bearing into the spider
hole enough to install a snap ring.
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4. Install a snap ring.
Be sure the snap rings are properly seated in the
grooves.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to install the opposite bearing.
If the joint is stiff, strike the yoke ears with a soft
hammer to seat needle bearings.
6. Align setting marks (1) and join the yokes.
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7. Install snap ring.