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

Before removing the centering sleeve, measure and note dimension (a).
The specified insertion dimension for installation may deviate depending on the thickness of the flexible couplings.

Fig 1: Identifying Centering Sleeve Dimension
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Knock centering sleeve out of propeller shaft using a flat chisel (arrow).

Fig 2: Removing Knock Centering Sleeve Of Propeller Shaft Using Flat Chisel
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15 mm from the end face of the centering sleeve (10) drill a hole (10 mm dia.) at right angles through the centering sleeve (10).
Only if the centering sleeve (10) cannot be knocked out with a flat chisel.

Fig 3: Drilling Hole Of Centering Sleeve
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Insert a drift through the hole and lever the centering sleeve (10) out of the propeller shaft using two assembly levers.
Only if the centering sleeve (10) cannot be knocked out with a flat chisel.

Fig 4: Identifying Centering Sleeve
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