NHTSA ID Number: 10182842
Manufacturer Communication Number: MERITOR 170-250
TSB/Document Date: 2020-11-23
Summary
The Meritor 170 and 250 style replacement U-joints HELP REDUCE MAINTENANCE COSTS AND
MERITOR 170/250 REPLACEMENT U-JOINTS
®
Revolutionary design for
operating efficiency.
MERITOR 170/250 REPLACEMENT U-JOINTS
The Meritor
170 and 250 style replacement U-joints HELP REDUCE MAINTENANCE COSTS AND
DOWNTIME. They feature an anti-rotation bearing cup interlock, which maintains the precision
lock-up of the universal joint. A larger bearing is also standard to MAXIMZE LOAD CARRYING
CAPACITY and allow more time on the road.
Features and Benefits
l E xclusive design provides precision lock-up and helps
prevent bearing cup rotation
l T wo-piece seal system and dust caps reduce maintenance
and lower operating costs
l Increased contact and bearing surface improves load
carrying capacity
l P
recision ground journal length, bearing cup and retainer
interface provides zero end-play installation reducing
driveline vibration
l B
earing cup retainer design design allows easier
installation reducing labor costs
Key Features
1. Anti-Spin Bearing Cup Retaining System
2. High Performance Sealing System
3. Thrust Washer w/360° Lubrication System
4. Extra Life Needle Bearings
5. Extra Large Lubrication Reservoir
1
2
3
4
5
MERITOR PART
NUMBER
HARDWARE KIT
WORKS WITH DANA®
DRIVELINE SERIES
US170X
Kit US250-170X
SPL170
US250X
Kit US250-170X
SPL250
Hardware kit is for use with these u-joints only and is not interchangeable with OEM retention hardware or u-joint.
For more information:
U.S. 888-725-9355
Canada 800-387-3889
XpresswayPlus.com
meritor.com
Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, LLC
7975 Dixie Highway
Florence, Kentucky 41042 USA
Litho in USA
©2011 Meritor, Inc.
SP-0974 Revised 12-11 (47865/11900)
Vehicle and product models, brands and names depicted herein are the property of their respective owners, and are not in any way associated with Meritor, Inc., or its affiliates.
MERITOR MXL COMPONENTS AT-A-GLANCE
®
EXTENDED LUBE INTERVALS OF
100,000 MILES
MERITOR MXL COMPONENTS AT-A-GLANCE
Instead of just replacing your driveline and components, why not install a better idea?
Meritor drivelines and components result in greater distances, lower maintenance and a bigger R.O.I.
1610 series
JOINT
ANGLE
TUBING SIZE
(O.D. x Wall Thickness)
SPLINE SIZE
16NLS32-47A2 MXL
—
2.0” - 16
10.94”
—
16NLS32-48A2 MXL
—
2.0” - 16
11.92”
—
PRODUCT
SLIP YOKES
CENTER TO END LENGTH
SPLINE PLUGS
16N 40 1011
EFFECTIVE LENGTH
3.5” X .134”
2.0” - 16
9.69”
—
16N 40 1041
3.5” X .134”
2.0” - 16
10.19”
—
16N 40 1191
3.5” X .134”
2.0” - 16
7.56”
—
16N 40 1051
4.0” X .134”
2.0” - 16
9.84”
—
WELD YOKES
CENTER TO WELD
16N 28 207
3.5” X .156”
—
3.00”
30°
16N 28 627
3.5” X .134”
—
3.00”
30°
16N 28 887
3.5” X .134”
—
3.81”
—
16N 28 167
3.5” X 0.095”
—
3.00”
30°
16N 28 327
4.0” X .134”
—
3.00”
—
16NY61
4.0” X .109”
—
3.00”
19°
M280X
M676X
TUBING SIZE
(O.D. x Wall Thickness)
Full Round
Half-Round
1710 series
U-JOINT KIT
PRODUCT
SPLINE SIZE
JOINT
ANGLE
SLIP YOKES
CENTER TO END LENGTH
17N 3 2401 MXL
—
2.5” - 16
12.72”
44°
17N 3 2571X MXL
—
2.5” - 16
11.72”
—
17N 3 2631X MXL
—
2.5” - 16
8.84”
—
17N 3 2651 MXL
—
2.5” - 16
11.69”
30°
17N 3 2671 MXL
—
2.5” - 16
9.59”
22°
17N 3 2761X MXL
—
2.5” - 16
6.73”
—
17N 3 3021 MXL
—
2.5” - 16
10.41”
—
17NLS40 124A1 MXL
—
2.5” - 16
11.41”
—
17NLS40 98CA1 MXL
—
2.5” - 16
7.97”
—
SPLINE PLUGS
EFFECTIVE LENGTH
17N 40 521
4.0” X .134”
2.5” - 16
10.56”
—
17N 40 541
4.0” X .134”
2.5” - 16
9.25”
—
Note: The 17N 40 541 spline plug should not be used with RPL. It does not have Polyglide on the splines and could compromise the sealing system used
in the RPL slip yoke.
WELD YOKES
CENTER TO WELD
17N 28 137
3.5” x .156”
—
3.03”
—
17N 28 347
4.0” X .134”
—
3.03”
30°
17NY60-15
4.0” X .180”
—
4.50”
42°
4.095” X .134”
—
—
42°
1760 series
U-JOINT KIT
PRODUCT
SLIP YOKES
176N 3 21 MXL
176N 3 41 MXL
SPLINE PLUGS
17N 40 521
17N 40 541
WELD YOKE
176N 28 17
M407X
M677X
TUBING SIZE
(O.D. x Wall Thickness)
Full Round
Half-Round
JOINT
ANGLE
SPLINE SIZE
—
—
2.5” - 16
2.5” - 16
4.0” X .134”
4.0” X .134”
2.5” - 16
2.5” - 16
4.0” X .134”
—
M281X
M676X
TUBING SIZE
(O.D. x Wall Thickness)
Full Round
Half-Round
CENTER TO END LENGTH
11.16”
9.25”
EFFECTIVE LENGTH
10.56”
9.25”
CENTER TO WELD
3.03”
30°
30°
—
—
30°
1810 series
U-JOINT KIT
PRODUCT
SLIP YOKES
18N 3 1351 MXL
18N 3 1371 MXL
18N 3 1431 MXL
SPLINE PLUGS
18N 40 191
18N 40 201
WELD YOKE
18N 28 117
18N 28 127
JOINT
ANGLE
SPLINE SIZE
—
—
—
3.00” - 16
3.00” - 16
3.00” - 16
4.50” X .134”
4.50” X .134”
3.00” - 16
3.00” - 16
4.50” X .134”
4.50” X .259”
—
—
CENTER TO END LENGTH
10.25”
11.88”
8.94”
EFFECTIVE LENGTH
11.25”
9.47”
CENTER TO WELD
3.38”
3.38”
tubing
PRODUCT
TUBING
RT 25 156 72, -108
RT 4 10 72, -108
RT 4 7 72, -108
RT 4095 7 72, -108
RT 45 10 72, -108
RT 45 3 72, -108
TUBING SIZE
(O.D. x Wall Thickness)
3.5” x .156”
4.0” X .134”
4.0” X .180”
4.095” X .134”
4.50” X .134”
4.50” X .259”
30°
30°
30°
—
—
30°
—
Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, LLC
7975 Dixie Highway
Florence, Kentucky 41042 USA
For more information:
U.S. 888-725-9355
Canada 800-387-3889
XpresswayPlus.com
meritor.com
Litho in USA Issued 11-11
SP-1207 (47865/11900)
©2011 Meritor, Inc.
Vehicle models, brands and names depicted herein are the property of their respective owners, and are not in any way associated with Meritor, Inc., or its affiliates.
MERITOR RPL COMPONENTS AT-A-GLANCE
®
Permanently sealed.
Lubed for life.
MERITOR RPL COMPONENTS AT-A-GLANCE
Instead of just replacing your driveline and components, why not install a better idea?
Meritor drivelines and components result in greater distances, lower maintenance and a bigger R.O.I.
RPL 20
U-JOINT KIT
PRODUCT
CP20RPLS
TUBING SIZE
(O.D. x Wall Thickness)
SPLINE SIZE
JOINT ANGLE
SLIP YOKES
CENTER TO END LENGTH
20RLS40 2A1S
—
2.5” - 16
11.45”
32°
20RLS40 3A1S
—
2.5” - 16
12.05”
44°
SPLINE PLUGS
EFFECTIVE LENGTH
PS40-16-34
4.0” X .180”
2.5” - 16
8.25”
—
Note: The 17N 40 541 spline plug should not be used with RPL. It does not have Polyglide on the splines and could compromise the sealing system used
in the RPL slip yoke.
WELD YOKES
CENTER TO WELD
20RY60-6
4.0” x .134”
3.70”
30°
4.09” x .165”
—
—
4.095” x .180”
—
—
20RY60-5
4.0” x .134”
4.50”
42°
4.09” x .165”
—
—
4.095” x .180”
—
—
20RY60-7
4.0” x .134”
5.25”
39°
4.09” x .165”
—
—
4.095” x .180”
—
—
END YOKES - MOST POPULAR
PART NUMBER
2.00” - 39 SPLINE
20WYS32-5A
20WYS32-17
20WYS32-17A
20WYS32-8A
20WYS32-2A
20WYS32-2
2.13” - 41 SPLINE
20WYS34-3A
20WYS34-2A
2.28” - 44 SPLINE
20WYS36-2A
20WYS36-1A
2.38” - 46 SPLINE
20WYS38-4A
20WYS38-10A1
20WYS38-3A
2.50” - 10 SPLINE
20WYS40-2A
2.75” - 10 SPLINE
20WYS44-2A
2.79” - 54 SPLINE
20WYS45
3.54” - 44 SPLINE
20WYS57-1
FACE TO END
SPLINE LENGTH
HUB DIAMETER
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MFR Communication Date: 2011-11-01
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