Figure 3-48. Propeller shaft, installed view.

b. Disassembly. Refer to figure 3-39 and disassem-

ble the propeller shaft as follows:

(1) Bend back tabs on lock plates (6) and remove

eight screws (7). Remove cross and bearings (1 and 5)

from drive shaft (4).

(2) Remove output shaft from transmission.

c. Inspection and Repair. Refer to figure 3-50 and

inspect the propeller shaft as follows:

(1) Inspect all bearings and surfaces in cross

and bearings for wear and damage.

(2) Pack bearings with grease (GAA). Grease

must cover all bearing surfaces.

(3) Inspect drive shaft for cracks, bends, and

damage.

d. Assembly. Refer to figure 3-49 and assembly

the propeller shaft as follows:

(1) Install output shaft in transmission.

(2) Install cross and bearings (1 and 5) on drive

shaft and secure with eight screws (7) and lock plates

(6). Bend tabs on lock plates over heads of screws to

lock.

Figure 3-48. Propeller shaft, installed view.

1. Cross and hearing

2. Screw

3. Lock wire

4. Drive shaft

5. Cross and hearing

6. Lock plate

7. Screw

Figure 3-49. Propeller shaft, exploded view.

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