Slip member assembly, Tubing – Spicer 2007 Spicer Driveshafts Service Manual User Manual
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Slip Member Assembly
This information refers to slip yokes and tube shaft assem-
blies. Please refer to the Slip Member information in the Com-
ponent Safety section on page 2.
1.
Check all slip yoke assemblies to be sure the slip
yoke plug is not loose, missing, or damaged. If any
of these situations are evident, replacement of the
yoke assembly is necessary.
2.
Visually inspect for the presence of the grease zerk
(nipple) fitting, if applicable, on the slip yoke. Grease
zerk (nipple) fittings should not be missing, loose, or
fractured.
3.
If a grease zerk (nipple) fitting is loose, tighten it to
required specifications. See the Universal Joint
Grease Zerk (Nipple) Fitting and Plug Torque table on
page 26.
4.
If a grease zerk (nipple) fitting is missing or dam-
aged, the slip member assembly must be replaced.
5.
Check the slip yoke seals and dust caps. Make sure
the seal is properly attached to the slip yoke and is
not loose or damaged. If any of these situations are
evident, replacement of the slip member and/or seal
may be necessary.
6.
For an inboard and outboard slip yoke assembly
design, check to be sure the slip yoke welch plug is
not loose, missing, or damaged.
7.
If there is excessive looseness between the mating
components, with the presence of vibration, all slip
assembly components should be replaced.
Tubing
Please refer to the Tubing information in the Component
Safety section on page 2.
1.
Check the driveshaft for bent or dented tubing or
missing balance weights. If any of these conditions
is evident, replacement of the complete driveshaft
assembly or tube is necessary.
2.
Make certain there is no build-up of foreign material
on the driveshaft. If found, build-up should be
removed carefully to avoid damaging the driveshaft.
Do not allow solvents to come in contact with seals or
greasible areas of the driveshaft assembly. If foreign mate-
rial cannot be removed without complete assurance that the
driveshaft will not be damaged, the complete driveshaft
should be replaced with a new OEM driveshaft.
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