Final Drive

FINAL DRIVE

PROPSHAFT U-JOINT SERVICE

Disassembly

1.

Remove internal or external snap ring from all bearing caps.

CAUTION

3.

Support U-joint in vise as shown and drive inner yoke down to remove remaining bearing caps.

Always wear eye protection.

4.

Force U-joint cross to one side and lift out of inner yoke.

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 repositioning during installation.

2.

Support inner yoke as shown and drive outer yoke down (bearing cap out) with a soft face hammer.

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FINAL DRIVE

Assembly

1.

Install new bearing caps in yoke by hand. Carefully install U-joint cross with grease fitting properly positioned inward toward center of shaft. Take care not to dislodge needle bearings upon installation of cross joint. Tighten vise to force bearing caps in.

5.

Install outer yoke, aligning marks made before disassembly.

2.

Using a suitable arbor, fully seat bearing cap in one side.

3.

Continually check for free movement of bearing cross as bearing caps are assembled.

6.

Repeat Steps 1-4 to install bearing caps on outer yoke.

7.

Seat all bearing caps against snap rings by supporting cross shaft and tapping on each corner as shown.

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4.

Install snap ring to contain bearing cap just installed.

Repeat procedure for other side.

8.

When installation is complete, yokes must pivot freely in all directions without binding. If the joint is stiff or binding, tap the yoke lightly to center the joint until it pivots freely in all directions.

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© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.

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