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: Locating Marking On Front And Rear Propeller Shaft In One Plane

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Pull apart propeller shaft.

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 Front Propeller Shaft And Clamping Ring

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Release gaiter (1) with screwdriver from groove (2) and pull off over longitudinal splines.

Installation note:

Apply an even coating of grease to longitudinal splines on shaft.

Specified grease: see DRIVESHAFT -- 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 fitted.

Fig 4: Identifying Gaiter And Groove

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