Special tools required:

• 00 7 50000 7 500 UNIVERSAL PULLER KUKKO 17/K
• 23 1 160 27 1 460 DRIFT

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove propeller shaft. Refer to 26 11 000 Removing and Installing Propeller Shaft (Inserted) Completely 

Detach gaiter (1) from groove (2).

Mark front propeller shaft (3) and rear propeller shaft (4) in one plane.

Installation: 

Make sure gaiter (1) is securely seated in groove (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Gaiter, Groove, Front Propeller Shaft And Rear Propeller Shaft

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Pull propeller shaft apart.

Fig 2: Pulling Propeller Shaft

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Installation: 

If necessary, insert new clamping ring (1) into front propeller shaft (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Clamping Ring And Front Propeller Shaft

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Release gaiter (1) with screwdriver from groove (2) and pull off over longitudinal splines.

Installation: 

Apply a coating of grease to longitudinal splines on shaft.

Push gaiter (1) during installation into groove (2) and make sure it is firmly seated.

Observe markings and force front propeller shaft onto longitudinal splines (markings must be flush).

Fig 4: Identifying Gaiter And Groove

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Install special tool 00 7 50000 7 500 UNIVERSAL PULLER KUKKO 17/K between center mount (1) and universal joint (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (00 7 500), Center Bearing And Universal Joint

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Using a hydraulic press, force center mount (1) off propeller shaft (2).

Fig 6: Removing Centre Mount Off Propeller Shaft

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Force new center mount (1) onto propeller shaft. Collar (2) must point in direction of travel towards front propeller shaft. Drive center mount firmly home with special tool 23 1 160 27 1 460 DRIFT .

Fig 7: Installing Centre Mount Onto Propeller Shaft With Special Tools

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