Removal of centering sleeve - AR41.10-P-0200-02DA

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Before removing the centering sleeve, measure and note the press-in dimension "a".
Depending on the version of flexible disk (for example, on vehicles with vibration damper) it may lead to a deviation between the measured and the specified press-in dimension "a". Then the measured press-in dimension "a" is to be taken into account before removal.

Fig 1: Identifying Press-In Dimension
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Knock centering sleeve evenly out of propeller shaft (arrow) using a flat chisel.

Fig 2: Locating Centering Sleeve & Propeller Shaft
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If it is not possible to hammer out the centering sleeve using a chisel:

Drill a hole (dia. 10 mm) 15 mm from the end face of the centering sleeve (10) at right-angles through the centering sleeve.

Fig 3: Drilling A Hole In Centering Sleeve
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Insert a drift through the bore and lever the centering sleeve (10) out of the propeller shaft using two assembly levers.

Fig 4: Identifying Drift Bore Through Bore Of Centering Sleeve
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