Section VIII. PROPELLER SHAFTS

Section VIII. PROPELLER SHAFTS

3-42. General

e . Installation. Refer to figure 3-101 and install

This section contains information on the main-

the engine propeller shaft. Torque universal joint

tenance of the propeller shafts. This includes the

bearing capscrews to 55-60 ft. lbs.

f r o n t propeller shaft, rear propeller shaft, and the

engine propeller shaft. The front propeller shaft

drives the front wheels, the rear propeller shaft

drives the rear wheels, and the engine propeller

s h a f t is mounted to the engine and the input shaft

on the transmission. The universal joints are

disconnected in order to remove the shafts.

3.43. Engine Propeller Shaft

a. Removal. Refer to figure 3-101 and remove

the engine propeller shaft.

b. Disassembly. Refer to figure 3-102 and

d i s a s s e m b l e the engine propeller shaft in numerical

sequence.

c. Inspection.

(1) Inspect universal joints for cracks, wear,

looseness, rough or binding operation.

( 2 ) Inspect drive shaft and yokes for cracks,

distortion or other damage.

(3) Replace excessively worn or damaged

Figure 3-101. Propeller shaft, removal and installation.

parts.

d. Reassembly. Refer to figure 3-102 and

reassemble the engine propeller shaft.

8 Flange

Screw

5 Screw

9 Spider assembly

Lockplate

6 Strap

10 Tube assembly

Lockwire

7 Washer

Screw

Figure 3-102. Propeller shaft engine to transmission, disassembly and reassembly.