TM 10-3930-664-24 3. Remove  front  drive  shaft  (1)  from  front  axle  (5) by    removing    screws    (6)    and    locknuts    (7). Discard locknuts. 4. Place  jack  stands  beneath  rear  drive  shaft  (8). Raise stands until they meet drive shaft. CAUTION Use   care   when   removing   driveshaft to  ensure  that  tube  and  yoke  do  not separate.      Damage   to   components could result. 5. Remove  rear  drive  shaft  (8)  from  transmission (2)   by   removing   screws   (9)   and   lockwashers (10).  Discard lockwashers. 6. Remove  rear  drive  shaft  (8)  from  rear  axle  (11) by   removing   screws   (12)   and   locknuts   (13). Discard locknuts. B.  CLEANING Clean drive shafts in accordance with paragraph 1-24. C.  INSPECTION 1. Inspect  drive  shaft  components  in  accordance with paragraph 1-24. 2. Inspect   shafts   for   damaged,   dented,   or   bent tubing.  Inspect for missing balance weights. 3. Ensure shaft is free of foreign material, such as undercoat or concrete.  If found, foreign material shall   be   removed   carefully   to   avoid   damaging shaft. 4. Ensure  splines  slide  freely  with  slight  drag  from slip shaft seal. 5. Check that cross journals flex without excessive binding. 6. Inspect   mounting   flanges   for   burrs,   paint,   or foreign material. 2-276

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