26 12 011 Replacing grooved ball bearing in center mount of propeller shaft

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Replace PROPELLER SHAFT CENTRE MOUNT 

Press grooved ball bearing using special tool 23 1 160 MANDREL out of center mount (1).

Fig 1: Pressing Grooved Ball Bearing Using Special Tool (23 1 160)

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Coat rubber-coated bearing seat of center mount (2) with Circolight.

Use special tools 33 3 202/33 3 203 to press deep groove ball bearing (1) into center mount (2).

Fig 2: Pressing Deep Groove Ball Bearing Into Centre Mount Using Special Tools

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