Service Manual

DRIVE SHAFT
General Information
Power is transmitted from the engine to the
transmission by a drive shaft running between
the frame rails.
The drive shaft is supported by two flexible
couplings located at each end.
The drive shaft assembly requires no periodic
maintenance or adjustments.
Inspection
Visually inspect the flexible couplings for tears,
fraying, or deterioration.
Assembly
1. Insert the two drive shaft retaining screws
(B) through the rear flange with the bolt
heads toward the transmission. Place the
rear flange over the woodruff key on the
transmission input shaft. Torque the
retaining bolt (A) to 90 - 120 in·lbs (122 - 163
N·m).
2. Torque the two set screws (C) to
120 - 160 in·lbs (163 - 217 N·m).
IMPORTANT: Assembly procedure must be
performed in the correct sequence.
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