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.

Fig 1: Locating Propeller Shaft Gaiter And Groove

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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).

Pull apart propeller shaft.

Fig 2: Pulling Propeller Shaft

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Installation note:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Propeller Shaft 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.

Grease, refer to 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 Propeller Shaft 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)

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

Fig 6: Pressing Propeller Shaft Center Mount

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Force new center bearing (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: Installing Center Bearing Onto Propeller Shaft

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