26 12 001 Replacing complete propeller shaft Centre mount

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Special tools required:

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove propeller shaft, see 26 11 000 Removing and installing propeller shaft (cardan universal joint) completely .

NOTE: The propeller shaft is balanced. The front and rear propeller shafts must be reassembled in the same position.

Mark front propeller shaft (1) and rear propeller shaft (2) in one plane.

Fig 1: Mark On Front Propeller Shaft And Rear Propeller Shaft

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Pull propeller shaft apart.

Fig 2: Separating Propeller Shaft

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Remove snap ring (1).

Fig 3: Snap Ring

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Install special tool 00 7 500 between center bearing (1) and universal joint (2).

Fig 4: Special Tool (00 7 500), Center Bearing And Universal Joint

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Using a hydraulic press, force center bearing (1) off propeller shaft (2).

Fig 5: Pressing Center Bearing Off Propeller Shaft Using Hydraulic Press

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Force new center bearing (1) onto propeller shaft. Collar (2) must point to universal joint (3). Drive Centre mount firmly home with special tool 23 1 160.

Fig 6: Driving Centre Mount Firmly Home With Special Tool (23 1 160)

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Install new snap ring (1), with plate to bearing.

Fig 7: Snap Ring

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Screw threaded ring (1) off propeller shaft. If necessary, use special tool 26 1 040 as an aid.

Fig 8: Threaded Ring Of Propeller Shaft And Special Tool (26 1 040)

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If necessary, insert new clamping ring (1) in threaded ring (2).

Fig 9: Clamping Ring And Threaded Ring

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Force threaded ring (1) onto shaft (2).

Grease longitudinal splines of shaft (2) uniformly.

Observe markings and force rear propeller shaft (3) onto shaft (2) (markings must be flush).

Screw down threaded ring (1) with propeller shaft (3) until hand - tight.

Fig 10: Threaded Ring, Shaft And Rear Propeller Shaft

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