TM 9-2320-260-20
I
THIS TASK COVERS:
c. Assembly
a Disassembly
b. Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
All
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
q Propeller shaft removed (para. 7-2 or 7-3).
MATERIALS/PARTS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Dust seal
Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 29)
Keep fire extinguisher nearby when using
GAA grease (Appendix C, Item 16)
drycleaning solvent.
Rags (Appendix C, Item 22)
REFERENCES (TM)
LO 9-2320-260-12
TM 9-2320-260-10
TM 9-2320-260-20P
NOTE
All propeller shafts are basically repaired the same.
1. Loosen and slide back dust cap (2) on splined rod (1).
2. Remove splined rod (1) from splined tube (6).
3. Remove dust cap (2) from splined rod (1).
4. Remove washer (3), dust seal (4), and washer (5) from splined tube (6). Discard dust seal (4).
5. Remove lubrication fitting (8) from each yoke (7).
1.
Inspect universal joint (9) for roughness, binding, looseness, and freeplay. Replace if damaged
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open
flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may
result in injury to personnel.
2.
Clean the splines of splined rod (1), splined tube (6), and two lubrication fittings (8) with drycleaning
solvent. Dry parts with a clean rag.
Inspect splined rod (1) and splined tube (6) for breaks, cracks, bends, broken welds, and stripped
3.
or crossed threads. Replace propeller shaft if damaged.
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