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TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Page 908

TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 1 for M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-361-24-1 0139 00 0139 00-4 PROPELLER SHAFT MAINTENANCE (Contd) DISASSEMBLY 1. Loosen cap (6) and slide back on shaft (7). 2. Pull shaft (7) out of washer (5), seal (4), and shaft tube (3). 3. Remove washer (5) and seal (4) from shaft tube (3). Discard seal (4). NOTE Perform step 4 if lubrication fitting is damaged. 4. Remove lubrication fitting (10) from shaft tube (3). 5. Remove breather (2) from U-joint end of shaft tube (3). CLEANING AND INSPECTION 1. Inspect U-joint for roughness, binding, looseness, and free play. Replace U-joint if there is any roughness, binding, looseness, or free play (WP 0141 00). WARNING Skysol 100 solvent is combustible; DO NOT use or store near heat, sparks, flame, or other ignition sources. Use mechanical ventilation whenever product is used in a confined space, heated above ambient temperatures, or agitated. Keep container sealed when not in use. Contact with Skysol 100 may cause skin irritation. Use chemical-resistant gloves. In case of skin contact, remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Eye contact may cause irritation, tearing, or blurring of vision. Use face shield or goggles when eye contact may occur. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes or until irritation subsides. Inhalation may cause irritation to upper respiratory passages. DO NOT have food or drink in the vicinity. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel. 2. Clean splined end of shaft (7) with rag saturated with Skysol 100 solvent. Dry with clean rag. 3. Clean bore (9) of shaft tube (3) with Skysol 100. Clean outside of shaft tube (3) with rag saturated with Skysol 100. 4. Clean breather (2) and lubrication fitting (10) with Skysol 100 mixture. 5. Inspect shaft tube (3) and shaft (7) for: a. Breaks, cracks, or bends. Replace if damaged. b. Crossed or stripped threads, Replace if threads are crossed or stripped. 6. Inspect flanges (1) and (8) for cracks and breaks. Replace flanges (1) and (8) if cracked or broken.