26 12 001 Replacing complete propeller shaft centre bearing

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove PROPELLER SHAFT .

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.

Installation note:

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

Fig 1: Locating Front Propeller Shaft And Rear Propeller Shaft

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Pull propeller shaft apart.

Fig 2: Pulling Propeller Shaft Apart

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Installation note:

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 note:

Apply a coating of grease to longitudinal splines on shaft.

Grease, see DRIVESHAFT - OPERATING FLUIDS .

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

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 7 500 between centre mount (1) and universal joint (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Centre Mount And Universal Joint

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

Fig 6: Pressing Force Centre Mount Off Propeller Shaft

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Force new centre mount (1) onto propeller shaft. Collar (2) must point in direction of travel towards front propeller shaft. Drive centre mount firmly with special tool up to limit position 23 1 160 .

Fig 7: Pressing Centre Mount Onto Propeller Shaft

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