2611090 Removing and installing/replacing rear centering mount for propeller shaft: Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT .

Completely fill centering bore (1) with viscous grease.

Drive special tool 11 1 310 with a plastic hammer into centering bore.

The centering mount (1) is forced out of the propeller shaft by the pressure on the grease filling.

If necessary, top up grease repeatedly.

NOTE: To drive out the mount, you can also fill the centering bore with water instead of grease.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool (11 1 310) Using Plastic Hammer

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Installation:

The grease or water must be removed from the bearing bore.

Drive in centering mount (1) with special tools 11 2 030 and 00 5 500 into propeller shaft (observe protrusion).

IMPORTANT: Plastic centering mount must not be greased.

Fig 2: Installing Centering Mount Using Special Tools (11 2 030 And 00 5 500)

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