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26 11 020 Replacing Center Mount Gaiter

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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).

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

Fig 1: Positioning Front And Rear Propeller Shaft In One Plane
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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 On Front Propeller Shaft
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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.

Fig 4: Identifying Gaiter And Groove
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