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3. If new grease does not purge at the
seals, loosen the bearing cap bolts and
re-grease until all four caps purge.
If new grease still does not purge,
disassemble and clean or replace the
universal joint.
NOTE:
Depending upon application universal
joints may have two grease fittings each.
It is necessary to apply grease to each
fitting to properly lube the universal
joint.
Greasing the Drive Shaft Slip Yoke and
Splines:
1. Check the drive shaft for looseness.
Repair if loose or worn.
2. With nger, cover the rear air hole so
grease ows to the front seal. Apply
the speci ed grease at the grease tting
on the slip yoke. Apply until new
grease purges and forces nger away
from the air hole in the end of the slip
yoke.
WARNING:
Rotating shafts can be dangerous.
Rotating shafts can snag clothes, skin,
hair, hands, etc. causing serious injury
or death. DO NOT work on or near a
shaft with or without a guard when the
engine is running.
Rear Brakes
The drive and tag axle slack adjuster and
“S” cam shaft need to be periodically lubed to
ensure proper brake operation. Lubricate every
10,000 miles or three months using a NLGI #2
Lithium soap-base lubricant.
SHOCK ABSORBER
The shock absorber is a hydraulic
device used to dampen suspension/
body movement. Road surface
irregularities are compensated for
by the shock absorber. This shock
absorber is a telescopic, mono tube unit
lled with nitrogen gas and hydraulic
oil. The result of the mixture is
uninterrupted damping for the smallest
of wheel de ection.
090341
090417b
090472b
Rear Brakes
090315
090417d
Dual Zerk U-Joint