Section 5 - Maintenance
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2. Remove the top and bottom driveshaft shields on the transmission end as shown.
a - Bottom shield
b - Driveshaft shield upper‑to‑lower retaining hardware (2)
c - Top shield
d - Driveshaft shield retaining screw (4)
3. Visually inspect each U‑joint bearing for:
a. Seal deterioration or damage.
b. The appearance of rust or fretting around the yokes.
c. If any of these conditions exist contact your Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Repair
Facility for additional information.
4. Lubricate the driveshaft U‑joints through the grease fittings, if equipped, with
approximately 3–4 pumps from a handheld mechanical grease gun.
Typical driveshaft U‑joint with grease fittings
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
42
U-joint and Gimbal Bearing
Grease
Driveshaft slip-joint and U-
joints
92-802870A1
5. Apply adhesive to the threads of the screws and bolts used to retain the driveshaft
shields.
Tube Ref No.
Description Where Used Part No.
10
Loctite 277
Driveshaft shield retaining
screw and nut
Obtain Locally
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