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For Carbon-Fiber Propeller Shaft

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CAUTION:
  • The carbon-fiber-reinforced propeller shaft could be chipped or cracked if dropped. To prevent any damage, handle the shaft with careful attention when removing/installing.
  • Replace the propeller shaft if it is dropped.
  1. Remove the front tunnel member.
  2. Remove the rear tunnel member.
  3. Remove the exhaust pipe and the silencer. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the heat insulator.
    Fig 1: Identifying Carbon Fiber Reinforced Resin
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  5. Protect the propeller shaft with rubber padding or similar protective cover to prevent damage.
    CAUTION:
    • Remove the rubber padding or similar protective cover after propeller shaft installation is complete.
  6. Remove in the order indicated. See Fig 3.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 2: Propeller Shaft Protection Method
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  8. Remove the rubber padding or similar protective cover from the propeller shaft.
    Fig 3: Removal/Installation Sequence Of Propeller Shaft
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    Fig 4: Removal/Installation Of Propeller Shaft
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