Section 5 - Maintenance
Page 108 90-879172181 eng FEBRUARY 2011
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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