Grease zerk removal and installation, Slip member assembly, Removal procedure for universal joint kits – Spicer Driveshafts Service Manual User Manual
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Removal
5.
Remove bearing retainers or stamped straps and
bolts at the front end.
6.
Inspect all end yoke cross hole surfaces and bolt
hole threads for damage. If the bolt hole threads are
damaged, the yoke must be replaced.
7.
Inspect for raised metal or fretting on open yoke
cross holes can be removed with a fine-toothed file
and/or emery cloth.
8.
Inspect the end yoke cross holes for distortion and
damage.
Inspect Companion Flange/Flange Yokes
1.
Inspect all flange bolt hole threads or through holes
for damage. If the bolt hole threads or through holes
are damaged, the flange must be replaced.
Note: For removal procedures for companion flanges, refer to
the original equipment manufacturers’ service and main-
tenance manuals. For removal procedures for flange
yokes, see removel of universal joints in this manual.
2.
Inspect all flange faces for galling or damage. If
damaged, the flange must be replaced.
Grease Zerk Removal and Installation
Remove Grease Zerk Fitting or Plug
1.
Tilt the universal joint kit or flange yoke and univer-
sal joint kit to allow access to effected grease zerk
fitting or plug. Using pliers or an open-ended
wrench, turn grease zerk fitting or plug counter-
clockwise until it is removed from the journal cross.
Discard the grease zerk fitting or plug.
Grease Zerk Fitting Only
Check for threads in the journal. If threads are
present, proceed to next step. If threads are not
present, replacement of universal joint is necessary.
2.
Thoroughly wipe clean the grease zerk fitting or plug
threaded hole.
Install New Grease Zerk Fitting or Plug
3.
Install new grease zerk fitting or plug. Tighten to
minimum 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm). Then continue to turn
only until grease zerk fitting is correctly positioned.
Slip Member Assembly
Remove Grease Zerk Fitting
1.
Using pliers or an open-ended wrench, turn grease
zerk fitting counter-clockwise until it is removed
from the slip yoke seal. Discard the grease zerk fit-
ting.
2.
Thoroughly wipe clean the grease zerk fitting
threaded hole.
Install New Grease Zerk Fitting
3.
Install new grease zerk fitting (Spicer part number
500174-1). Tighten to 31-55 in. lbs. (3.5-6.2 Nm).
Removal Procedure for Universal Joint Kits
Note: Refer to the Appendix for the recommended list of tools
for the following procedure.
Remove Universal Joint Kit(s)