Disassembly and Assembly of Center Bearing: Disassembly

Put matching marks on propeller shaft and center flange, then disassemble the 1st and 2nd propeller shaft.

Fig 1: Disassembling Propeller Shaft And Center Flange
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CAUTION: For matching mark, use paint. Do not damage the propeller shaft flange and center flange.
Put matching marks onto the center flange and propeller shaft end as shown.

Fig 2: Identifying Center Flange And Propeller Shaft
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CAUTION: For matching mark, use paint. Do not damage propeller shaft end and center flange.
Hold the center flange using the flange wrench, and remove the lock nut.

Fig 3: Removing Lock Nut
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Tool number : KV40104000 ( - )
Remove the center flange using a commercial available bearing puller then remove washer.
Press out the center bearing using the puller and hydraulic press.

Fig 4: Pressing Out Center Bearing
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Tool number : ST30031000 (J-22912-01)