MTD AC3 Automobile Parts User Manual


 
Clutch and Upper Drive Shaft
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Upper drive shaft assembly
The drive shaft assembly consists of the drive shaft
housing and a flexible inner drive shaft. The housing and
the drive shaft are serviced as one assembly.
To remove the upper drive shaft assembly:
1. Loosen the knob on the ez-link coupling.
2. Press in the metal button while pulling the lower
attachment out. See Figure 7.1.
3. Inspect the coupling inside the upper drive shaft
housing.
NOTE: If the coupling is worn or rounded out, the upper
drive shaft housing must be replaced.
See Figure 7.2.
Figure 7.1
Loosen knob first
Press button while
pulling lower attachment
out
Figure 7.2
If rounded or worn,
replace the upper
drive shaft housing
CHAPTER 7: CLUTCH AND UPPER DRIVE SHAFT