Necessary preliminary tasks

• Remove PROPELLER SHAFT  .

Detach gaiter (1) from groove (2).

Mark front propeller shaft (3) and rear propeller shaft (4) in one plane.

Installation: 

Make sure gaiter (1) is securely seated in groove (2).

Fig 1: Marking Front Propeller Shaft And Rear Propeller Shaft In One Plane

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Pull propeller shaft apart.

Fig 2: Pulling Propeller Shaft Apart

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Installation: 

If necessary, insert new clamping ring (1) into front propeller shaft (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Front Propeller Shaft With Clamping Ring

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Release gaiter (1) with screwdriver from groove (2) and pull off over longitudinal splines.

Installation: 

Apply a coating of grease to longitudinal splines on shaft.

Push gaiter (1) during installation into groove (2) and make sure it is firmly seated.

Observe markings and force front propeller shaft onto longitudinal splines (markings must be flush).

Fig 4: Identifying Gaiter And Groove

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

Fig 5: Installing Special Tool 00 7 500 Between Centre Mount And Universal Joint

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

Fig 6: Pressing Centre Mount Of Propeller Shaft Using Hydraulic Press

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Force new center mount (1) onto propeller shaft. Collar (2) must point in direction of travel towards front propeller shaft. Drive center mount firmly home with special tool 23 1 160.

Fig 7: Driving Centre Mount Onto Propeller Shaft Using Special Tool 23 1 160

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