26 11 020 Replacing center mount gaiter

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove the PROPELLER SHAFT.

Removal:

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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.

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Pull apart propeller shaft.

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

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Installation:

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

Slide gaiter (1) into groove (2) and make sure it is fitted securely.

Grease, refer to PROPELLER SHAFT - OPERATING FLUIDS .

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

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Observe markings and force front propeller shaft (3) onto longitudinal splines of rear propeller shaft (4) (markings must be flush).

Slide gaiter (1) onto groove (2).

Required follow-up work:

Install the PROPELLER SHAFT.