INSTALL UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER ASSEMBLY
Apply MP grease to a new spider and 2 new spider bearings.
Fit the spider into the flange yoke.
Using SST, install the 2 spider bearings to the spider.
Using SST, adjust the spider bearings so that: 1) the flange yoke does not overlap the snap ring grooves of the spider bearings, and the grooves are as wide as possible; and 2) the groove width on both sides is the same.
Install 2 new snap rings to the installed spider bearings. The snap rings must have equal thickness which will allow 0 to 0.05 mm (0 to 0.0020 in.) of axial play.
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Note
New snap rings must be used.
The snap ring thickness must be the same on both ends.
Using a hammer, tap the flange yoke until there is no clearance between the spider bearings and snap rings.
Align the matchmarks on the flange yoke and propeller shaft.
Install new spider bearings on the sleeve yoke side.
Tech Tips
Use the procedures described above.
Tech Tips
Perform the installation of the other universal joint spider(s) using the same procedures.
INSPECT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER ASSEMBLY
Check the spider bearings for wear or damage.
Check each spider bearing's axial play by turning the yoke while holding the shaft tightly.
| Maximum bearing axial play |
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| 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) |
If the bearing axial play is greater than the maximum, replace the spider bearing.
INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT GREASE FITTING DIRECTION
Tech Tips
When replacing a spider bearing, be sure that the grease fitting hole is facing the direction shown in the illustration.