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One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement Full Yoke/229

Removal Procedure

  1. Block the wheels.
  2. Support the propeller shaft.
  3. Mark the universal joints and slip joints with alignment marks.
  4. Remove the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.

  5. Object Number: 198564  Size: SH
  6. Remove the propeller shaft mounting from the 229 mm (9 in) brake drum.

  7. Object Number: 198622  Size: MH
  8. Remove the propeller shaft 1480 or 1550 series with outboard slip joint and half round end yoke.
  9. Remove the universal joints. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the universal joints to the propeller shaft. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .
  2. Support the propeller shaft sections in the installed position.

  3. Object Number: 198622  Size: MH
  4. Install the slip yoke to the installed propeller shaft splined end.

  5. Object Number: 198564  Size: SH
  6. Install the front propeller shaft to the 229 mm (9  in) brake drum. Keep the alignment marks together.
  7. Inspect the propeller shaft for alignment and phasing.
  8. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  9. Install and tighten the propeller shaft half round end yoke bolts. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
  10. Install the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.
  11. Lubricate the universal joints and the slip joints. Refer to Propeller Shaft Assembly Component Lubrication .

One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement Full Yoke/305

Removal Procedure

  1. Block the wheels.
  2. Support the propeller shaft.
  3. Mark the universal joints and slip joints with alignment marks.
  4. Remove the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.

  5. Object Number: 198559  Size: SH
  6. Remove the propeller shaft mounting from the 305 mm (12 in) brake drum.

  7. Object Number: 198622  Size: MH
  8. Remove the propeller shaft 1480 or 1550 series with outboard slip joint and half round end yoke.
  9. Remove the universal joints. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the universal joints to the propeller shaft. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .
  2. Support the propeller shaft sections in the installed position.

  3. Object Number: 198622  Size: MH
  4. Install the slip yoke and the center bearing assembly to the installed propeller shaft splined end.

  5. Object Number: 198559  Size: SH
  6. Install the front propeller shaft to the 305 mm (12 in) brake drum. Keep the alignment marks together.
  7. Inspect the propeller shaft for alignment and phasing.
  8. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  9. Install and tighten the propeller shaft half round end yoke bolts. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
  10. Install the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.
  11. Lubricate the universal joints and the slip joints. Refer to Propeller Shaft Assembly Component Lubrication .

One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement Half Yoke/229

Removal Procedure

  1. Block the wheels.
  2. Support the propeller shaft.
  3. Mark the universal joints and slip joints with alignment marks.
  4. Remove the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.

  5. Object Number: 198559  Size: SH
  6. Remove the propeller shaft mounting from the 305 mm (12 in) brake drum.

  7. Object Number: 198622  Size: MH
  8. Remove the propeller shaft 1480 or 1550 series half round end yoke.
  9. Remove the universal joints. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the universal joints to the propeller shaft. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .
  2. Support the propeller shaft sections in the installed position.

  3. Object Number: 198622  Size: MH
  4. Install the slip yoke assembly to the installed propeller shaft splined end.

  5. Object Number: 198559  Size: SH
  6. Install the front propeller shaft to the 305 mm (12 in) brake drum. Keep the alignment marks together.
  7. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  8. Install and tighten the propeller shaft full or half round end yoke bolts. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
  9. Install the rear propeller shaft to the universal joints.
  10. Install the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.
  11. Lubricate the universal joints and the slip joints. Refer to Propeller Shaft Assembly Component Lubrication .

One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement Half Yoke/305

Removal Procedure

  1. Block the wheels.
  2. Support the propeller shaft.
  3. Mark the universal joints and slip joints with alignment marks.
  4. Remove the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.

  5. Object Number: 198559  Size: SH
  6. Remove the propeller shaft mounting from the 305 mm (12 in) brake drum.

  7. Object Number: 198622  Size: MH
  8. Remove the propeller shaft 1480 or 1550 series with outboard slip joint and half round end yoke.
  9. Remove the universal joints. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the universal joints to the propeller shaft. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .
  2. Support the propeller shaft sections in the installed position.

  3. Object Number: 198622  Size: MH
  4. Install the slip yoke and the center bearing assembly to the installed propeller shaft splined end.

  5. Object Number: 198559  Size: SH
  6. Install the front propeller shaft to the 305 mm (12 in) brake drum. Keep the alignment marks together.
  7. Inspect the propeller shaft for alignment and phasing.
  8. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  9. Install and tighten the propeller shaft half round end yoke bolts. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
  10. Install the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.
  11. Lubricate the universal joints and the slip joints. Refer to Propeller Shaft Assembly Component Lubrication .

One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement Outboard Slip/229

Removal Procedure

  1. Block the wheels.
  2. Support the propeller shaft.
  3. Mark the universal joints and slip joints with alignment marks.
  4. Remove the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.

  5. Object Number: 198564  Size: SH
  6. Remove the propeller shaft mounting from the 229 mm (9 in) brake drum.

  7. Object Number: 198622  Size: MH
  8. Remove the propeller shaft 1480 or 1550 series half round end yoke.
  9. Remove the universal joints. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the universal joints to the propeller shaft . Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .
  2. Support the propeller shaft sections in the installed position.

  3. Object Number: 198622  Size: MH
  4. Install the slip yoke assembly to the installed propeller shaft splined end.
  5. Install the front propeller shaft to the 229 mm (9 in) brake drum.
  6. Keep the alignment marks together.

  7. Object Number: 198564  Size: SH
  8. Install and tighten the propeller shaft half round end yoke bolts. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
  9. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  10. Inspect the propeller shaft for alignment and phasing.
  11. Install the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.
  12. Lubricate the universal joints and the slip joints. Refer to Propeller Shaft Assembly Component Lubrication .

One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement Outboard Slip/305

Removal Procedure

  1. Block the wheels.
  2. Support the propeller shaft.
  3. Mark the universal joints and slip joints with alignment marks.
  4. Remove the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.

  5. Object Number: 198510  Size: SH
  6. Remove the propeller shaft from the Yoke Flange (4 nut) mounting.

  7. Object Number: 198610  Size: MH
  8. Remove the propeller shaft 16N, 17N, 18N, 1710 or 1760 series full round end yoke.
  9. Remove the universal joints. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the universal joints to the propeller shaft . Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .
  2. Support the propeller shaft sections in the installed position.
  3. Install the slip yoke assembly to the installed propeller shaft splined end.

  4. Object Number: 198610  Size: MH
  5. Install the front propeller shaft to the Yoke Flange (4 nut) mounting. Keep the alignment marks together.
  6. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  7. Install and tighten the propeller shaft full or half round end yoke bolts. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

  8. Object Number: 198510  Size: SH
  9. Install the propshaft to the yoke flange.
  10. Inspect the propeller shaft for alignment and phasing.
  11. Install the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.
  12. Lubricate the universal joints and the slip joints. Refer to Propeller Shaft Assembly Component Lubrication .

One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement Inboard Flange/229

Removal Procedure

  1. Block the wheels.
  2. Support the propeller shaft.
  3. Mark the universal joints and slip joints with alignment marks.
  4. Remove the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.

  5. Object Number: 198510  Size: SH
  6. Remove the propeller shaft mounting from the 229 mm (9 in) brake drum.

  7. Object Number: 198617  Size: MH
  8. Remove the propeller shaft 1480 or 1550 series with inboard slip joint and flange yoke.
  9. Remove the universal joints. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the universal joints to the propeller shaft. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .
  2. Support the propeller shaft sections in the installed position.

  3. Object Number: 198617  Size: MH
  4. Install the slip yoke assembly to the installed propeller shaft splined end. Refer to Propeller Shaft Assembly Component Lubrication .

  5. Object Number: 198510  Size: SH
  6. Install the front propeller shaft to the 229 mm (9 in) brake drum. Keep the alignment marks together.
  7. Inspect the propeller shaft for alignment and phasing.
  8. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  9. Install and tighten the propeller shaft inboard slip joint and yoke flange yoke bolts. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
  10. Install the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.
  11. Lubricate the universal joints and the slip joints. Refer to Propeller Shaft Assembly Component Lubrication .

One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement Inboard Flange/305

Removal Procedure

  1. Block the wheels.
  2. Support the propeller shaft.
  3. Mark the universal joints and slip joints with alignment marks.
  4. Remove the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.

  5. Object Number: 198506  Size: SH
  6. Remove the propeller shaft mounting from the Yoke Flange (8 nut) mounting.

  7. Object Number: 198617  Size: MH
  8. Remove the propeller shaft 1480 or 1550 series with inboard slip joint and flange yoke.
  9. Remove the universal joints. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the universal joints to the propeller shaft. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .
  2. Support the propeller shaft sections in the installed position.

  3. Object Number: 198617  Size: MH
  4. Install the slip yoke to the installed propeller shaft splined end.

  5. Object Number: 198506  Size: SH
  6. Install the front propeller shaft to the Yoke Flange (8 nut) mounting. Keep the alignment marks together.
  7. Inspect the propeller shaft for alignment and phasing.
  8. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  9. Install and tighten the propeller shaft Inboard Slip Joint Flange yoke bolts. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
  10. Install the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.
  11. Lubricate the universal joints and the slip joints. Refer to Propeller Shaft Assembly Component Lubrication .

One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement Inboard Full Yoke/305

Removal Procedure

  1. Block the wheels.
  2. Support the propeller shaft.
  3. Mark the universal joints and slip joints with alignment marks.
  4. Remove the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.

  5. Object Number: 198506  Size: SH
  6. Remove the propeller shaft from the Yoke Flange (8 nut) mounting.

  7. Object Number: 198610  Size: MH
  8. Remove the propeller shaft 16N, 17N, 18N, 1710 or 1760 series with inboard slip joint and full round end yoke.
  9. Remove the universal joints. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the universal joints to the propeller shaft. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .
  2. Support the propeller shaft sections in the installed position.

  3. Object Number: 198610  Size: MH
  4. Install the slip yoke to the installed propeller shaft splined end.

  5. Object Number: 198506  Size: SH
  6. Install the front propeller shaft to the Yoke Flange (8 nut) mounting. Keep the alignment marks together.
  7. Install and tighten the propeller shaft inboard slip joint flange full round end yoke bolts. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
  8. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  9. Inspect the propeller shaft for alignment and phasing.
  10. Install the propeller shaft guards, if equipped.
  11. Lubricate the universal joints and the slip joints. Refer to Propeller Shaft Assembly Component Lubrication .