26 11 020 Replacing center mount gaiter

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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.

Fig 1: Identifying Front And Rear Propeller Shaft Marks

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Pull propeller shaft apart.

Fig 2: Identifying Front And Rear Propeller Shaft Marks Pulling Propeller Shaft Apart

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Front Propeller Shaft With Clamping Ring

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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. See PROPELLER SHAFT - OPERATING FLUIDS

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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