Service Manual

8.9
FINAL DRIVE
8
FRONT PROPSHAFT
Removal
1. Locate the front propshaft roll pin through the right front
wheel well. Position the vehicle for roll pin removal.
2. Use the Roll Pin Removal Tool (PN 2872608), to drive out
the roll pin from the front propshaft.
3. Remove the seat, upper right side panel and right footwell.
4. Pull the shaft back towards the transmission to remove it
from the front gearcase input shaft, then pull it forward to
remove it from the transmission output shaft.
Installation
1. Apply anti-seize compound to all splines. Slide propshaft
back onto the transmission output shaft, then slide it up
onto the front gearcase input shaft, verify pin holes are
aligned.
2. Using Roll Pin Tool (PN 2872608), install a NEW roll pin
(spring pin) into the propshaft.
3. Reinstall the footwell, side panel and seat (see Chapter 9).
PROPSHAFT U-JOINT SERVICE
Disassembly
1. Remove internal or external snap ring from bearing caps.
NOTE: If yoke or bearing is removed, cross bearing
must be replaced. Note orientation of grease fitting
and mark inner and outer yoke for correct re-
positioning during installation.
2. Support inner yoke as shown and drive outer yoke down
(bearing cap out) with a soft face hammer.
Roll Pin Removal Tool (PN 2872608)
PN 2872608
Roll Pin
Transmission
Input Shaft
Propshaft
CAUTION
Always wear eye protection.