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

Special tools required: 

• 00 7 500
• 23 2 430

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove the PROPELLER SHAFT CENTER BEARING. 

Removal: 

Install special tool 00 7 500  between deep groove ball bearing (1) and propeller shaft (2).

Using a hydraulic press, force deep groove ball bearing (1) off propeller shaft (2).

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Installation: 

Use special tool 23 2 430  to press new deep groove ball bearing (1) on to propeller shaft (2).

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install the PROPELLER SHAFT CENTER BEARING.