26 12 001 Replacing Complete Propeller Shaft Center Bearing - Version With Slide: Installation:

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Remove clamping bush (1).

Before assembling the propeller shaft, first fit clamping bush (1), shim (2) and rubber ring (3).

Clean and lubricate splines with Molykote Longterm 2.

Assemble propeller shaft so that markings are flush with each other.

Fig 1: Assembling Propeller Shaft

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Only possible for version with universal joint on transmission:

NOTE: Propeller shaft sections are mounted in such a way that universal joints are in one plane.

If sliding piece is mistakenly dismantled without marking, the only assembly error possible is a 180° offset due to balancing operation.

Lift out circlip (4).

Take off dust cover (5).

Fig 2: Lifting Out Circlip

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Apply Kukko puller on center bearing in such a way that dust cover (6) cannot be damaged.

Pull off center bearing with ball bearing.

Fig 3: Pulling Off Center Bearing With Ball Bearing

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If dust cover was damaged (deformed), pull off dust cover with Kukko puller and replace.

Knock on dust cover to fit tightly using Special Tool 23 1 160.

Fig 4: Pulling Off Dust Cover

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Drive on center bearing with ball bearing to fit tightly using special tool 23 1 160.

Fig 5: Installing Center Bearing

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CAUTION: Check synchronization and movement of center bearing.