Assembly - With Snap Rings

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Fig 1: CROSS IN YOKE

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1 - CROSS

2 - YOKE

NOTE: This procedure describes a propeller shaft equipped a cardan joint in the tube yoke. For propeller shafts equipped with a companion/slip yoke, repeat the steps to remove the remaining cardan joint.

Apply (EP) N.L.G.I. Grade 1 or 2 grease to inside of yoke bores.
Position cross (1) in yoke (2) with lube fitting pointing up, if equipped. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: BEARING ON CROSS
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1 - BEARING CAP

2 - CROSS END
Place a bearing cap (1) over the cross end (2) and align cap with yoke bore. See Fig 2.
Press bearing cap into the yoke bore enough to clear snap ring groove.
Repeat step 3 and step 4. to install the opposite bearing cap.
NOTE: If joint is stiff or binding, strike the yoke with a soft hammer to seat the needle bearings.
Add grease to lube fitting, if equipped.