(Press Out/Press In Ball Bearing Of Propeller Shaft Center Support Bearing - AR41.40-P-0002-03LF)

Model 222.9 

Fig 1: Identifying Removal And Installation Tool (116 589 09 43 00)

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1. Pry center support bearing (1a) with ball bearing (1b) out of housing (1) of rear propeller shaft intermediate bearing.

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2. Press new support bearing (1b) into new center support bearing (1a) using press-out and press-in tools until flush.

   The larger diameter of the bush (010) must point upward.

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3. Install center support bearing (1a) with ball bearing (1b) in housing (1) of rear propeller shaft intermediate bearing.

   Do not apply any assembly paste or other fluids! Check that the center support bearing (1a) is seated correctly in the housing (1).

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