Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly: Journal

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Put matching marks on the rear propeller shaft and flange yoke as shown.
CAUTION: For matching marks use paint. Never damage the rear propeller shaft or flange yoke.

Fig 1: Putting Matching Marks On Rear Propeller Shaft And Flange Yoke
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Remove the snap ring.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring
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Push out and remove the journal bearing by lightly tapping the yoke with a hammer, taking care not to damage the journal or yoke hole.

Fig 3: Removing Journal Bearing
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Remove the bearing at the opposite side of above operation.
NOTE: Put marks on the disassembled parts so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions from which they were removed.

Fig 4: Removing Bearing
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