Propeller Shaft Assembly: Reassembly

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INSTALL NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this may cause deformation.
1. Using SST, install a new No 1 propeller shaft dust deflector
  SST 09506-35010, 09316-60011 (09316-00011), 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09955-04021, 09958-04011)
  
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the No. 1 propeller shaft dust deflector.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Propeller Shaft Dust Deflector With SST
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2. Using SST, install the No 1 center support bearing assembly.
  SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09953-04030), 09330-50010, 09950-00020, 09950-50013 (09952-05010)
  
  NOTE: Be sure to install the bearing in the correct direction.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Center Support Bearing Assembly With SST
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3. Using SST, insert a new No 2 propeller shaft dust deflector until it almost touches the rubber of the No 1 center support bearing assembly.
  SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09953-04030), 09330-50010, 09950-00020, 09950-50013 (09952-05010)
  
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the No. 2 propeller shaft dust deflector.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Propeller Shaft Dust Deflector With SST
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4. Using a snap ring expander, install a new No propeller shaft dust deflector snap ring
Fig 4: Removing/Installing Snap Ring
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INSTALL PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
1. Install the dust boot.
  NOTE: Assemble the propeller intermediate shaft assembly after wrapping vinyl tape around the spline to prevent damage.
  
  Fig 5: Wrapping Vinyl Tape Around Spline
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2. Apply grease to the splines.
  Grease: Molybdenum disulphide lithium base NLGI No. 2
  
  Fig 6: Applying Grease To Splines
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3. Install the adjusting nut to the intermediate shaft.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Adjusting Nut To Intermediate Shaft
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4. Align the matchmarks and assemble the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
5. Cover the adjusting nut with the dust boot
  NOTE: The alignment of the intermediate shaft companion flange and the propeller shaft companion flange should differ by 180°.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Matchmark Location
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6. Temporarily tighten the adjusting nut by hand.