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PRO PELLER S HAFTS OVERHAUL PROPELLER SHAFTS Dismantle 1. Remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle 2. If a gaiter encloses the sliding member release the two securing clips. Slide t h e gaiter along the shaft 3. Note the alignment markings on the sliding member and the propeller shaft. note following instruction 3 4. Unscrew the dust cap and withdraw the sliding member. 5 . Clean and the splines for wear. Worn splines or excessive back-lash will necessitate shaft renewal. 6. Remove paint, rust, etc. from the vicinity of the universal joint bearing cups and circlips. NOTE: Before dismantling the propeller shaft joint, to reduce the possibility of 7. Remove the circlips, and grease nipple. 00 3 M 8. Tap the yokes to eject the bearing cups. 9. Withdraw the bearing cups and spider and discard. 10. Repeat instructions 5 to 8 at opposite end of 11. Thoroughly clean the and bearing cup propeller shaft. locations. M |