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Propeller shaft joints

DESCRIPTION

Two different types of propeller shaft joints are used:

•  Single cardan universal joint (Fig. 3)
•  Double cardan (CV) universal joint (Fig. 4)

None of the universal joints are serviceable. If one becomes worn or damaged, the complete universal joint assembly must be replaced.

Fig. 2 Propeller Shafts

1 - FRONT AXLE
2 - FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
3 - TRANSFER CASE
4 - BOOT
5 - REAR AXLE
6 - STRAP
7 - REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
8 - STRAP

Fig. 3 Single Cardan Universal Joint

1 - NEEDLE BEARING
2 - BEARING CAP
3 - SEAL
4 - SPIDER
5 - NEEDLE BEARING
6 - BEARING CAP
7 - RETAINING CLIP
8 - YOKE
9 - SEAL

Propeller shaft

Propeller shaft joints

Propeller shaft joint angle