26 12 001 Replacing complete propeller shaft center bearing

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove propeller shaft. See 26 12 001 Replacing complete propeller shaft center bearing

NOTE: The propeller shaft is balanced. The front and rear propeller shafts must be reassembled in the same position.

Mark front propeller shaft (1) and rear propeller shaft (2) in one plane.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Propeller Shaft & Rear Propeller Shaft Marking In One Plane

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Pull propeller shaft apart.

Fig 2: Pulling Propeller Shaft Apart

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Remove snap ring (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Snap Ring

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

Fig 4: Installing Special Tool 00 7 500 Between Center Bearing & Universal Joint

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

Fig 5: Forcing Center Bearing Off Propeller Shaft Using Hydraulic Press

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Force new center bearing (1) onto propeller shaft. Collar (2) must point to universal joint (3). Drive center mount firmly home with special tool 23 1 160.

Fig 6: Driving Center Mount Using Special Tool 23 1 160

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Install new snap ring (1), with plate to bearing.

Fig 7: Installing Snap Ring With Plate To Bearing

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Screw threaded ring (1) off propeller shaft; if necessary, use special tool 26 1 040 to provide assistance.

Fig 8: Screwing Threaded Ring Off Propeller Shaft Using Special Tool 26 1 040

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If necessary, insert new clamping ring (1) in threaded ring (2).

Fig 9: Inserting Clamping Ring In Threaded Ring

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Force threaded ring (1) onto shaft (2).

Grease longitudinal splines of shaft (2) uniformly.

Observe markings and force rear propeller shaft (3) onto shaft (2) (markings must be flush).

Screw down threaded ring (1) with propeller shaft (3) until hand-tight.

Fig 10: Identifying Marking On Propeller Shaft

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