drive train split
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It looks like a two piece drive shaft. I am not sure if it is called the spline yokesince the chilton manual I have does not seem to have the same picture. Anyway , The "spline yoke" has split from the rear shaft. Are there any unique tools I need to remove the front shaft from the transmission and the rear shaft.
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From: Vancouver B.C.
as long as the yolks on the tranny and diff are good then just removing the driveshaft requires a 1/2 '' or 9/16 wrench... if ya need to replace the u-joints, and ya haven't done them before, I would HIGHLY recommend taking the d/s to a mechanic and have him replace them... shouldn't cost ya more than 20 bucks, plus the u-joints....
hope that helps
hope that helps
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TWO PIECE DRIVESHAFT/COUPLING SHAFT EXC. MOTOR HOME CHASSIS
Matchmark the driveshaft yoke and axle pinion flange.
Remove the U-bolt nuts and U-bolts attaching the yoke to the axle flange.
Separate the yoke from the flange. It may be necessary to pry it free with a small prybar. Immediately after separation, wrap tape around the U-joint caps to keep them from falling off.
Slip the driveshaft off the coupling shaft splines.
Remove the center bearing.
Slide the coupling shaft from the transmission shaft splines.
Clean all parts and check for damage. Do not remove the blue plastic coating from the male splines.
Installation is the reverse of removal. Coat the splines with chassis lube. Torque the center bearing support bolts to 50 ft. lbs. Align the yoke-to-flange matchmarks. Torque the U-bolt nuts to:
5 / 16 in.-18: 15 ft. lbs. 3 / 8 in.-18: 17-26 ft. lbs. 7 / 16 in.-20: 30-40 ft. lbs.
Matchmark the driveshaft yoke and axle pinion flange.
Remove the U-bolt nuts and U-bolts attaching the yoke to the axle flange.
Separate the yoke from the flange. It may be necessary to pry it free with a small prybar. Immediately after separation, wrap tape around the U-joint caps to keep them from falling off.
Slip the driveshaft off the coupling shaft splines.
Remove the center bearing.
Slide the coupling shaft from the transmission shaft splines.
Clean all parts and check for damage. Do not remove the blue plastic coating from the male splines.
Installation is the reverse of removal. Coat the splines with chassis lube. Torque the center bearing support bolts to 50 ft. lbs. Align the yoke-to-flange matchmarks. Torque the U-bolt nuts to:
5 / 16 in.-18: 15 ft. lbs. 3 / 8 in.-18: 17-26 ft. lbs. 7 / 16 in.-20: 30-40 ft. lbs.
