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
.13"-27
.25"-28
.25"-28
.13"-27
U.S. 888-724-9355
Canada 800-387-3889
BALANCE WEIGHTS
Weight
.25 oz.
.27 oz.
.33 oz.
.33 oz.
.42 oz.
.50 oz.
.50 oz.
.56 oz.
.68 oz.
.70 oz.
1 oz.
2 oz.
Style
Rectangular
Round
Round
Rectangular
Round
Round
Rectangular
Rectangular
Round
Rectangular
Rectangular
Rectangular
Part Number
BLWP33-2
BLWR18-1
BLWR18-2
BLWP33-1
BLWR18-3
BLWR18-4
BLWP32-3
BLWP32-2
BLWR18-6
BLWP32
BLWP11-2
BLWP22-1
PLUGS FOR SLIP YOKES
9
Type
Expansion
Expansion
Expansion
Expansion
Welch
Welch
Welch
Welch
Welch
Welch
Welch
Welch
Welch
Welch
Welch
Welch
Outside Diameter
1.750"
1.975"
2.031"
2.625"
1.850"
2.100"
2.210"
2.210"
2.215"
2.215"
2.465"
2.683"
2.683"
2.938"
3.330"
3.330"
Height
0.50"
0.69"
0.83"
0.84"
0.62"
0.62"
0.83"
0.75"
1.00"
0.62"
0.69"
0.69"
Series
58WB, 62N
148N, 155N
16N
16N, 17N, 750N
141N, 148N
155N
16N, 62N, 72N
58WB, 62N, 72N, 82N
16N, 62N, 72N
17N, 58WB, 62N, 72N
16N
176N, 72N, 82N, 85WB
72N, 82N
176N, 17N
92N
85WB, 92N
Part Number
PLEX28-1 5
PLEX31-14
PLEX33-1 5
PLEX42-2
PLWE30-1 6
PLWE33-2 6
PLWE36-2
PLWE36-6 5
PLWE36-1
PLWE36-7 5
PLWE40-5
PLWE43-1
PLWE43-2
PLWE43-12
PLWE53-15 7
PLWE53-4
5 Plug does not have a hole in the center.
6 Welch plug has a .19 in. lip.
7 Welch plug has a threaded hole (.13 in. NPT) in the center for a relief valve.
U.S. 888-724-9355
Canada 800-387-3889
9-11
NOTES
SECTION 10
INDEX
U-Joint Kits
Page
2 Wing Type and 2 Round Bearings ..................................10-11
Bearing Plate .....................................................................10-13
Dual-Plane Retainer...........................................................10-14
Inside and Outside Snap Ring Combinations ....................10-7
Inside Snap Rings..............................................................10-5
Meritor Easy Service..........................................................10-14
Outside Snap Rings ...........................................................10-6
RPL Series.........................................................................10-15
Wing Type and Cover Plate Hybrid....................................10-12
Wing Type Combinations ...................................................10-8
Kits for Easy Service Yokes ................................10-ii
Application Guide .................................................10-1
How to Select U-Joint Kits ...................................10-2
How to Measure U-Joint Kits ...............................10-3
Lubrication of U-Joints ........................................10-4
U-Joint Sizes/Ratings/Speeds/Tube Sizes .........10-16
10
Attaching Hardware Torque Specs .....................10-17
10-i
10-ii
APPLICATION GUIDE – MERITOR SERIES
AUTOMOTIVE
APPLICATIONS
MACHINE or
VEHICLE
SERIES
APPLICATION
CONSTRUCTION
APPLICATIONS
YIELD
TORQUE
(Ft.Lb.)
MACHINE or
VEHICLE
SERIES
APPLICATION
YIELD
TORQUE
(Ft.Lb.)
L6
Grader
62N
Skidder, Loader
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
5,000
Truck, Crane
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
5,000
Lift Truck
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
Grader
Main
7,025
Truck Crane
Main
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
7,080
Crawler Loader
Main
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
7,100
Lift Truck
Main
Truck
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
11,083
Compactor
Main
17N
Truck
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
9,600
176N
Truck
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
16,000
750N
Military Truck
Wheel/Axle
5,760
850N
Truck
Wheel/Axle
18N
Truck
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
85WB
Truck
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
7,025
850N
Loader
Wheel/Axle
16,700
92N
Truck
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
23,000
92N
Crawler Truck
Main
23,000
950N
Truck
Wheel/Axle
39,000
950N
Loader
Wheel/Axle
39,000
L6
Medium and Heavy Truck
667
141N
Truck
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
3,750
62N
Truck
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
148N
Truck
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
155N
Truck
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
6,250
58WB
Truck
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
72N
Truck
16N
Truck
82N
72N
Rough Terrain Crane
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
17N
Loader
Main & Inter-Axle Drive
85WB
Main
16,700
Loader
Main
21,000
Truck Crane
Main
INDUSTRIAL
APPLICATIONS
MACHINE or
VEHICLE
SERIES
APPLICATION
667
5,000
7,080
9,600
12,500
WHEEL AXLE APPLICATIONS
ON - OFF HIGHWAY
YIELD
TORQUE
(Ft.Lb.)
MACHINE or
VEHICLE
SERIES
APPLICATION
YIELD
TORQUE
(Ft.Lb.)
72N
Mill
Roll Drive
7,080
58WB
Truck
Miscellaneous
7,025
17N
Mill
Roll Drive
9,600
92N
Mill
Miscellaneous
23,000
85WB
Mill
Roll Drive
12,500
92N
Mill
Roll Drive
23,000
Truck
Crawler Truck
750N
Military Truck
Miscellaneous
5,760
850N
Truck
Miscellaneous
16,700
Miscellaneous
39,000
Loader
950N
Truck
Loader
U.S. 888-724-9355
Canada 800-387-3889
10-1
HOW TO SELECT U-JOINT KITS
Meritor offers U-joints in a full range of sizes for automotive as well as On and Off-highway truck and equipment
applications
All sizes and types of Meritor U-joint kits are basically the same. They consist of the following:
A cross
Four (4) bearing races
Seals
Needle bearings
Hardware to retain the bearings in the yoke
Lube fitting (for most kits)
METHODS OF RETAINING U-JOINT KITS
Meritor U-joint Kits are catalogued by methods of retention within their basic style groups shown
on the following pages. Each U-joint kit section uses specific illustrations showing primary
dimensions for determining the part number.
The following table shows the basic kits styles used on passenger cars and light duty trucks
regardless of vehicle model:
VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
AMC/JEEP
CHRYSLER
FORD
GMC
IHC
MERITOR
CLEVELAND
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TSB/Document ID: MERITOR 170-250
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2011-11-01
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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