Spicer 2007 Spicer Driveshafts Service Manual - Manual (Page 22)

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Disassembly and Reassembly
Center Bearing Assembly
Disassembly - Inboard Slip Style
Please refer to the Center Bearing information in the Compo-
nent Safety section on page 2.
This information includes procedures for disassembling SAE,
DIN, and T-Type Companion Flange / Flange Yoke, Quick Dis-
connect, and Bearing Plate Styles.
1. Remove the midship nut. Reference the midship nut
specification in the Midship Nut Specifications table.
Discard the nut. If the washer is damaged, discard
and replace it. Otherwise, reuse the washer.
Note: The midship nut can be removed when the coupling
shaft is still in the vehicle. For coupling shaft removal,
please refer to original-equipment manufacturer’s ser-
vice document.
2. Remove driveshaft per original-equipment manufac-
turers instructions, and then place the driveshaft in
v-blocks.
3. Mark the counterbore of the coupling shaft end yoke
to midship “nose” with a marking stick, paint marker
or other legible marking device. This assures proper
reassembly of the coupling shaft end yoke in its orig-
inal phased position.
4. Using a puller, follow the tool manufacturer’s
instructions to remove the end fitting. The end fitting
has a press fit and should NOT be removed with a
hammer. If the end fitting is loose enough to be
removed by hand, the entire coupling shaft must be
replaced. Remove and discard the slinger from the
yoke.
5. Visually inspect the splines of the center bearing end
yoke. If the yoke splines are damaged, missing or
twisted, the yoke must be replaced. If the yoke hub
has cracked, the yoke must be replaced.
6. Visually inspect the midship splines and threads. If
the splines or threads are damaged, missing or
twisted, replacement of the entire coupling shaft is
necessary.