Operation and maintenance manual

Section 130-0020
SM 1379 Rev 2 8-03
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Drivelines - Rear Drivelines
drivelines since carelessness can result in premature
failure of the components. Chips, dents, burrs, or any
other deformity of universal joints will prevent accurate
mating. This will cause misalignment which is
accompanied by vibration and excessive wear.
WARNINGS
To prevent personal injury and property
damage, be sure wheel blocks, blocking
materials and lifting equipment are properly
secured and of adequate capacity to do the job
safely.
To prevent serious injury or death, DO
NOT go under the vehicle when the engine is
running. Rotating shafts can be dangerous.
You can snag clothes, skin, hair, hands, etc..
Disconnecting or removing any of the
rear drivelines will make the parking brake
ineffective.
1. Position driveline assembly (1) on the vehicle as
shown in Fig. 1 and align match marks on universal
joints with those on their mating surfaces.
2. Apply Loctite 648 to the threads of capscrews (2).
Secure universal joints to their mating surfaces with
capscrews (2). Tighten capscrews (2) to a torque of
154 Nm (113 lbf ft).
3. Position driveline assembly (4) on the vehicle as
shown in Fig. 1 and align match marks on universal
joints with those on their mating surfaces.
4. Apply Loctite 648 to the threads of capscrews (5).
Secure universal joints to their mating surfaces with
capscrews (5). Tighten capscrews (5) to a torque of
154 Nm (113 lbf ft).
5. Ensure the parking brake is applied and remove
wheel blocks from all road wheels.
MAINTENANCE
Universal Joints
Every 500 Hours: Check the universal joints for wear
and replace if required.
Every 2 000 Hours: Check drivelines for leaks and
damage, and replace if required.
Periodic Inspection
Use a small pry bar to check the companion flange
yokes for looseness. If loose, drop one end of the
driveline and twist the yoke to check the backlash
between the splines and yokes. Replace any yoke that
does not fit snugly.
With the pry bar, check the universal joints for play. If
loose, replace the universal joints. Check the splines at
the slip joint and replace the yoke if excessively worn.
SPECIAL TOOLS
There are no special tools required for procedures
outlined in this section. Refer to Section 300-0070,
SERVICE TOOLS, for part numbers of general service
tools and adhesives required. These tools and
adhesives are available from your dealer.
SM - 088
Fig. 2 - Checking Parallelism
REMOVE ALL
BURRS AND
PAINT FROM
THESE SURFACES
STRAIGHT EDGE
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE
GAP IS 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
APPLY PRESSURE
HERE BY HAND