SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 295)

Axles, Drive Shafts, Wheels and Tires
5.22 Model 8042, 10042, 10054 Legacy Rev. 10/03
b. Engine-to-Transmission Drive Shaft
6. The drive shaft assembly is a balanced assembly.
Mark the yoke and axle, transmission and the shaft
and slip yoke so that these components can be
returned to their original positions when reinstalled.
Yokes at both ends of the drive shaft must be in the
same plane to help prevent excessive vibration.
7. Position the flange yoke (1) on the engine output
flange. Secure the yoke with four capscrews (2), four
lockwashers (3). Torque the capscrews to 48 lb-ft (65
Nm).
8. Raise the slip yoke end of the drive shaft, and
position the bearing cross into the transmission input
shaft flange. Secure the drive shaft with two
straps (4) and four capscrews (5). Torque the
capscrews to 35 lb-ft (47 Nm).
9. (SN 18990 (8042), 19030 (10042), 19079 (10054) &
Before Only) Connect the battery negative (-)
ground cable (6) at the battery negative (-) terminal.
10. (SN 18991 (8042), 19031 (10042), 19080 (10054) &
After Only) Connect the battery negative (-) ground
cables (7) at the battery negative (-) terminals.
MA8900
To Transmis-
sion
To
Engine
1
2
3
4
5
OH2420
6
MH4440
7