Driveline Inspection
m2+ m 41.01.000
Warning: Do not service or inspect a driveshaft with the engine running. A rotating driveshaft can cause serious personal injury.
Loose end yokes, excessive radial looseness, slip spline radial looseness, bent shaft tubing, or missing plugs in the slip yoke can cause universal joint and bearing defects.
See Fig. for an illustration of the ArvinMeritor™ Full-Round driveline. See Fig. for an illustration of the ArvinMeritor™ Easy Service™ or 1/2 Round driveline.
Fig. 1, Full-Round Driveline
Fig. 2, Easy Service (1/2 Round) Driveline
- Check the output and input end yokes on both the transmission and axle for axial looseness. Refer to the axle or transmission manufacturer's service information for the correct specifications.
- Inspect for worn universal joints. Apply a vertical force of about 50 pounds to the driveline near the universal joints. If there is any movement, replace the universal joint. For instructions, see of the Business Class M2 Plus Workshop Manual .
- Examine the slip yoke spline for excessive radial movement.
See Fig..
If excessive radial looseness exists between the slip yoke and the
tube shaft, replace the slip yoke and the tube shaft. For instructions,
see of the Business Class
M2 Plus Workshop Manual .
Fig. 3, Examine the Slip Yoke Spline
- Examine the shaft for damaged or bent tubing. Carefully remove any foreign material, such as mud or dirt on the shaft.
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