TM 9-2350-287-20-1
9-3. UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
b. Disassembly
c. Cleaning and Inspection
d. Assembly
e. Installation
Initial Setup:
Tools/Test Equipment:
Personnel Required: Two
l General mechanic’s tool kit (Item 24,
Appendix 1)
Equipment Conditions:
l Machinist’s vise, 4-inch (Item 33, Appendix 1)
l Vehicle parked on level ground (refer to
l Wire twister pliers (Item 74, Appendix 1)
TM 9-2350-287-10).
• Transmission access doors opened (refer to
Materials/Patis:
TM 9-2350-287-10).
• Dry cleaning solvent (Item 27, Appendix D)
l Track blocked (refer to TM 9-2350-287-10).
l Lockwire (2 lengths) (Item 199, Appendix H)
l Lockwire (8 lengths) (Item 203, Appendix H)
a.
REMOVAL
1.
Remove Iockwire (3) from eight screws (4). Discard Iockwire.
2.
Remove four screws (4) from final drive flange (5).
3.
Pry universal joint (2) and final drive flange (5) apart.
WARNING
Universal joints are heavy. An assistant is needed when removing or installing
universal joint. Failure to heed this warning may result in injury to personnel.
NOTE
An assistant is needed to support universal joint during removal.
4.
Remove four screws (4) and universal joint (2) from transmission output flange (1).
b.
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE
To ensure proper assembly, note Iockwire lacing pattern.
1.
Position plate (10) into vise and secure.
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