26 11 665 Replacing Boot-Constant-Velocity Joint Removed

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Drive out cheese-head bolts using a plastic hammer.

Remove washers.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts

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Pull or knock off end cover (1).

Fig 2: Pulling Off End Cover

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Watch out for seal (2) between constant-velocity joint and end cover.

Check grease filling, adding grease if necessary. Refer to 26 00 PROPELLER SHAFT IN GENERAL .

Mount new end cover and boot on propeller shaft or on constant-velocity joint.

Install washers and cheese-head bolts.

Drive in cheese-head bolts to fit tightly using a plastic hammer.

Fig 3: Installing Washers And Cheese-Head Bolts

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Pull boot onto propeller shaft.

Install hose clamp on boot and tighten.

Fig 4: Pulling Boot Onto Propeller Shaft

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