26 12 001 Replacing complete propeller shaft center bearing

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PROPELLER SHAFT .

NOTE:

The propeller shaft is balanced.

The front and rear propeller shafts must be reassembled in the same position.

Detach gaiter (1) from groove (2).

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

Installation note:

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

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

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Pull apart propeller shaft.

Fig 2: Pulling Propeller Shaft Apart

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Installation note:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Front Propeller Shaft And Clamping Ring

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

Installation note:

Apply a coating of grease to longitudinal splines on shaft.

Specified grease: see DRIVESHAFT -- OPERATING FLUIDS .

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

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 Center Mount And Universal Joint

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

Fig 6: Forcing Center Mount Off 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 to limit position with special tool 33 1 020 .

Fig 7: Driving Center Mount To Limit Position Using Special Tool (33 1 020)

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