Spicer 2007 Spicer Driveshafts Service Manual - Manual (Page 28)

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Disassembly and Reassembly
Grease Zerk (Nipple) Fittings or Plugs
For procedures used in the removal and installation of Spicer
Driveshafts from the vehicle, please consult the vehicle manu-
facturer’s service manual.
Once the driveshaft has been removed or the defective grease
zerk (nipple) fitting or plug is accessible, follow the steps
listed in the Disassembly - Universal Joint section
on page 16
for replacement. Please refer to the Lubrication information in
the Component Safety section page 2.
Universal Joints and Slip Member Assembly
1. Tilt the universal joint or flange yoke and universal
joint to allow access to the defective grease zerk
(nipple) fitting or plug. Using pliers or an open-
ended wrench, turn the grease zerk (nipple) fitting or
plug counter-clockwise until it is removed from the
journal cross or slip member assembly. Discard the
grease zerk (nipple) fitting or plug.
2. Check the threads in the journal or slip member. If
threads are damaged, replacement of the universal
joint or slip member is necessary. See disassembly
procedures for universal joints and slip member in
the Disassembly and Reassembly section on
page 16.
3. Thoroughly wipe the grease zerk (nipple) fitting or
plug threaded hole.
4. Install the new grease zerk (nipple) fitting or plug.
Tighten to a minimum 40-55 lbs. in. (4.5 - 6.2 N•m).
Continue to turn only until the grease zerk (nipple)
fitting is correctly positioned.
Universal Joint Grease Zerk (Nipple) Fitting and Plug
Torque
Minimum Zerk Torque
Part Number Description N•m lbs. in.
500174-1 .250-28 NF
Tapered Thread 4.5 - 6.2 40 - 55
500168-2 .125-27 PTF 4.5 - 6.2 40 - 55