Spicer 2007 Spicer Driveshafts Service Manual - Manual (Page 9)

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Quick Disconnect™ (Half Round) End Yoke Inspection
Please refer to the End Fitting information in the Component
Safety section on page 2.
1. Remove the universal joint assembly from the end
yoke, and clean the cross hole surfaces for inspec-
tion.
2. Inspect the cross hole surfaces for damaged or
raised metal. Raised metal or fretting can be
removed from yoke cross holes with a fine-toothed
file and/or emery cloth.
DO NOT deform yoke cross holes by removing excessive
metal. Raised metal or deformed yoke cross holes can
cause cross and bearing failure, which can result in separa-
tion of the driveline from the vehicle.
Inspect the bearing caps for any indication of rota-
tion within the cross holes. If rotation is apparent,
the yoke should be replaced.
3. Check the yoke for cross hole alignment using the
Spicer alignment gauge. Place the correct bushing in
each lug ear, allowing a .030" (.75 mm) to .060"
(1.5 mm) clearance between the tang and the bush-
ing.
4. Assemble bearing straps and bolts, tightening bolts
a minimum of 30 lbs. ft. (41 N•m). Insert the align-
ment bar into one bushing. If the bar enters and
passes through the opposite bushing, alignment is
correct. If the alignment bar will not enter the oppo-
site bushing, re-inspect for yoke seat burrs.
5. If, after proper cleaning, the alignment bar still does
not pass through both bushings, the yoke lugs are
distorted, and the yoke should be replaced.
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