Necessary preliminary tasks

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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: Driving Special Tool 11 1 310 Using Plastic Hammer Into Centering Bore

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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 Into Propeller Shaft

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