MG MGB User Manual

THE PROPELLER
SHAFT
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When
the splined shaft is
assembled
to
the
drive shaft
it is
essential
to
see
that
the forked
yokes
on
both
shaftshave
their
axes
parallel
to
each other.
In
other
words, the
yoke
(A)
must
be
in alignment with
the yoke
(B), and the ■ange
yoke
(C)
must
be in alignment
with
the
■ange
yoke
(D)
6. Hold
the
bearing
in
a
vertical
position
and
remove
the
Insert the
spiders
in
the ■ange
yokes
and
ensure
that
race
from the
bottom
side
to
avoid dropping the
the
lubricating
nipple bosses
are
facing
away
from
the
needle rollers.
yoke ■anges.
7.
Repeat
operations 4,
5,
and 6
for
the
opposite
Using
a
soft
drift
317
in.
(.79
mm.)
smaller than
the
bearing.
diameter
of
the
races
■t the
bearings
to
the
spider
8.
Rest the
exposed
trunnions
on
wood
blocks and
tap
journals
and the holes
in
the
yokes.
the
top
lug of the
■ange
yoke
to
remove
the
bearing
Place the
dust
cap,
steel washer,
and
a new
cork gasket
race.
Turn the
yoke
over
and
repeat
the
operation
to
over
the
spined
portion
of the
shaft.
remove
the
remaining
bearing.
Grease
the
inside of the
sleeve, line
up
the
arrows
on
9.
Repeat
operations 4
to
8
to
remove
the
bearings from
the
sleeve
and splined
portion
of the shaft,
and ■t
the
the
sleeve and yoke
assembly.
sleeve
to
the shaft.
Fit
the washers
and
screw
the
dust
10. Remove the gaskets
and
their
retainers
from
the
spider
cap
to
the
s1eeve_
journals.
Wipe off
any excess
grease
and
■t
the lubricators
to
the
sleeve
and spiders.
Section 0.4
EXAMINING
THE PROPELLER
SHAFT
Thoroughly
clean, wash,
and dry all
components
prior
to
examination, paying
particular
attention
to
the
lubrication
passages.
1.
Check the splines
on
the
sleeve
and shaft for
indentation.
2.
Examine
the
bearing
races
and journals for
wear.
3.
Examine the holes
in
the
yokes
and
■anges
for
ovality.
4.
Ensure that the
bearing
races are a
light driving ■t
in
their yokes.
5.
Check the ■ange
yoke faces for
burrs, cracks,
or
fractures.
All
worn
or
unserviceable
parts must
be renewed.
Section
6.5
ASSEMBLING
THE PROPELLER
SHAFT
1. To provide
a
good seal, apply
a
thin
coat
of
shellac
to
the
gasket
retaining
shoulders
on
the
spiders.
2.
Use
a
hollo'w drift
to
re■t the
retainers
and then ■t
new
gaskets.
3. Smear the walls of the
races
with
grease
(page P.2),
■t
Fig.
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the
needle rollers
to
the
races
and
then ■ll the
races
with
grease.
MGB.
Issue3.
5335
G.5
When
replacing the gasket
retainer
use
should
be
made of
a
hollow
drift
to tap
it into
placewithout
damage

MG MGB Specifications

General

Brand	MG
Model	MGB
Category	Automobile
Language	English