Rearmost drive shaft on M35a2

[alex33072]

Real quick question. About 4 years ago I removed the rearmost drive shaft in order to make the duce turn a little better. Now I'm getting ready to sell it and want to re-install. I forgot if the slip yoke goes toward the front, rear axle set one, or rear, rear axle set two. I feel like an idiot. Can someone give me a quick answer?Thanks,Alex

 

[jasonjc]

Slip joint to the front.

 

[cattlerepairman]

TM 9-2320-361-20 shows the splined part of the shaft (the "inner" piece) as being attached to the rearmost yoke....but there is no mention that it has to be that way. The graphic/description applies to all propeller shafts, except the intermediate shaft on an M36A2.

 

[dmetalmiki]

The SLIP JOINT is ALLWAYS at the power OUTPUT END>

 

[rustystud]

The SLIP JOINT is ALLWAYS at the power OUTPUT END>

This has been industry standard since forever ! You can install either way though and it will work. It is more a matter of safety then function. When you install the slip yoke to the output shaft you allow the main shaft to fall away in cause the rear U-joint breaks. If the front breaks then you should have a safety hoop installed to catch it. You cannot install a safety hoop on the differential. In the case of our deuces though since both ends mount to a differential it is more a preference thing then function thing.