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
FIGURE 6: CHECK FOR LOOSENESS
4. There should be less than .006" movement
in the u-joint relative to the end yoke. If
looseness is greater than .006”, the u-joint
should be replaced.
5. Check for the presence of all grease zerk
fittings. Damaged zerks should be replaced.
Loose zerks should be tightened.
4.3 MARK PROPELLER SHAFT (PHASING
MARKS)
1. Mark all mating propeller shaft
components with a paint marker to
assure proper phasing during
reassembly.
2. Reassembly of a propeller shaft that is
out of phase can cause vibration and
failure to propeller shaft components.
FIGURE 7: PHASING MARKS
4.4 GREASE ZERKS
• Replace damaged zerks.
• Torque zerks to 15 lbf-ft.
• Zerks should be lined up with outboard bearings.
• Clean zerk nipples before greasing.
4.5 OTHER INSPECTIONS
Refer to Spicer Driveshaft’s Service Manual
DSSM-0100 for detailed information on:
• The slip member inspection,
•
Grease zerk inspection,
Tubing inspection.

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