26 11 020 Replacing Center Mount Gaiter
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove propeller shaft . See 26 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING PROPELLER SHAFT (CARDAN UNIVERSAL JOINT) COMPLETELY .
NOTE:
The propeller shaft is balanced. The front and rear propeller shafts must be reassembled in the same position.
Detach gaiter (1) from groove (2).
Detach gaiter (1) from groove (2).
Mark front propeller shaft (3) and rear propeller shaft (4) in one plane.
Pull propeller shaft apart.
Installation:
If necessary, insert new clamping ring (1) into front propeller shaft (2).
Release gaiter (1) with screwdriver from groove (2) and pull off over longitudinal splines.
Installation:
Apply an even coating of grease to longitudinal splines on shaft.
Observe markings and force front propeller shaft onto longitudinal splines (markings must be flush).
Push gaiter (1) during installation into groove (2) and make sure it is firmly seated.