26 12 001 Replacing complete propeller shaft center 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: Detaching Gaiter From Groove

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Pull propeller shaft apart.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Propeller Shaft

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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 (refer to approved GREASE ).

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

Fig 4: Identifying Gaiter And Groove

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

Install special tool 00 7 500 between center mount (1) and universal joint (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Center Mount And Universal Joint

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

Fig 6: Installing Center Mount Of Propeller Shaft Using Hydraulic Press

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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 with special tool up to limit position 23 1 160 .

Fig 7: Installing Center Bearing Onto Propeller Shaft

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