PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER User Manual

SECTION 09: PROPELLER SHAFT
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DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual First release Oct 2020
2. PROPELLER SHAFT DESCRIPTION
The propeller shaft transmits power from the
transmission to the differential. The propeller shaft
is Dana Spicer Life Series SPL250 type with tubular
shafts. It is provided with two heavy-duty universal
joints (
FIGURE 1).
The propeller shaft has a half round end yoke at
each end. The slip yoke is connected to the
differential by a half round end yoke with two needle
bearings.
The other extremity (tube yoke assembly) is
connected to the transmission by a half round end
yoke with two needle bearings (Allison
transmission).
Furthermore, a slip joint on the propeller shaft
compensates for variations in distance between the
transmission and the differential, or between the
output retarder (optional on the automatic
transmission) and differential.
The rise and fall of the drive axle bring about
these variations as the vehicle passes over
uneven surfaces. The slip joint also eases
removal of the transmission or the drive axle.
For further information, please consult
Spicer Life Series Driveshaft Service
Manual DSSM-0100 included on your
Technical Publications USB flash drive.
MAINTENANCE
Perform “Inspection Procedures” as per Spicer
Life Series Driveshafts Service Manual DSSM-
0100
at the intervals specified by the
Lubrication And Servicing Schedule in Section
24: LUBRICATION & SERVICING.
NOTE
Repair kits are availabl
e for overhaul of the
propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Parts
Manual, Section 9.
MAINTENANCE
Lubricate propeller shaft universal joints at the
intervals specified by the Lubrication And
Servicing Schedule in Section 24A.
Apply grease gun pressure to the lube fittings (1
grease fitting on each universal joint). Use a
good quality lithium-base grease such as: NLGI
No.2 E.P. Grease (suitable for most
temperatures). Refer to Spicer Driveshaft’s
Service Manual DSSM-0100 for further details.
NOTE
Do not assume that bearing cavities have been
filled with new grease unless it has expelled
around all seals.

PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER Specifications

General

Engine	Volvo D13
Transmission	Allison B500
Fuel Type	Diesel
Length	45 ft (13.7 m)
Width	102 in (2.6 m)
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	141 in