Spicer 10 Series U-Joint Service Quick Reference - Manual

Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide
Warnings
Important Note: This document is intended as a "quick
reference" only. Refer to Dana Service Manual DSSM-3264
(3264-04) for detailed warnings and instructions.
• Always follow all safety practices when servicing,
removing and/or installing a driveshaft.
• Always use support straps to prevent the driveshaft
from falling out of the vehicle during removal and
installation.
• Always put the transmission in neutral before
working on the driveshaft.
• Never heat components or use a sledgehammer or
floor jack to remove the driveshaft from the vehicle.
• Do not reuse bearing plate bolts.
• Only replace U-joints with genuine Dana / Spicer
service parts.
Inspection Recommendations
• U-joint inspections should be performed every time a
vehicle comes in for scheduled maintenance.
• Visually inspect for damaged bearing retainers or
stamped straps, loose bearing retainer or strap bolts,
loose companion flange bolts and nuts, loose or
missing spring tabs or spring tab bolts, damaged
tangs on end fittings, damaged or missing snap rings
and rotating bearing cups.
• If any of these situations are evident, replacement of
the component is necessary.
• Check all input and output end fittings for looseness.
Take hold of the end fitting with both hands.
Try to move it vertically and horizontally to feel
any looseness.
• There should be less than .006” movement in the
U-joint relative to the end yoke. If looseness in greater
than .006” the U-joint should be replaced.
• Check for the presence of all grease zerks fittings.
Damaged zerks should be replaced. Loose zerks
should be tightened.
Grease Zerks
• Replace damaged zerks.
• Zerk torque 15 ft. lb. (20 Nm)
• Clean zerk nipples before greasing.
Lubrication Intervals
• City - 5,000/8,000 (8,000/12,000Km) or 3 months
• Line Haul/Highway - 10,000/15,000
(16,000/24,000Km) or 3 months
• On/Off Highway - 5,000/8,000 (8,000/12,000Km)
or 3 months
• Reference Dana Service Bulletin J3295 for
additional information
Recommended Lubricant
• Use a quality EP (extreme pressure) grease
• Meeting N.L.G.I.; EP., Grade 2 specifications
• Grease must have operating range of +325°F to -10°F
• Must be compatible with Lithium soap types
Mark Driveshaft (Phasing Marks)
• Mark all mating driveshaft components with a paint
marker to assure proper phasing during reassembly.
• Reassembly of a driveshaft that is out of phase can
cause vibration and failure to driveshaft components.
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10 Series U-Joint Service