FINAL DRIVE 12-53
Rear Propeller Shaft
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Apply molybdenum disulfide grease:
Spline [A] on Output Shaft of Engine
Spline [B] on Pinion Gear of Rear Final Gear Case
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Install:
O-rings [C]
Spring [D]
Rear Universal Joint [E]
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Align the front universal joint yoke [F] with the r ear univer-
sal joint yoke [G] as shown.
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Install the front end [H] of the propeller shaft.
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Push the rear universal joint forward [I], and install the
rear end [J] of the rear universal joint on the pinion gear
of rear final gear case.
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Install the rubber boots and fit the O-rings in the groove
of the boots.
Rear Propeller Shaft Joint Boot Inspection
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Refer t o the Rear Propeller Shaft Joint Boot Inspection in
the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Rear Propeller Shaft Inspection
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Remove the rear propeller shaft (see Rear Propeller Shaft
Removal).
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Check that the universal joints [A] work smoothly without
rattling or sticking.
If it does rattle or stick, the universal joint is damaged.
Replace the propeller shaft with a new one.
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Visually inspect the splines [B] on the propeller shaft.
If they are badly worn, chipped, or loose, replace t he pro-
peller shaft.
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Also, inspect the splines on the rear end of the output
shaft and the pinion gear in the final gear case.
If splines are badly worn, chipped, or loose, replace the
output shaft and the pinion gear.
