Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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Journal

Put matching marks on the front propeller shaft and flange yoke as shown.
CAUTION: For matching marks, use paint. Do not damage the front propeller shaft or flange yoke.

Fig 1: Identifying Matching Marks On Front Propeller Shaft And Flange Yoke
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Remove the snap rings.

Fig 2: Identifying Snap Ring, Cross Shaft Cap And Drive Shaft
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Push out and remove the journal bearings by lightly tapping the flange yoke with a hammer, taking care not to damage the journal or flange yoke hole.
NOTE: Put marks on the disassembled parts so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions from which they were removed.

Fig 3: Removing Flange Yoke Journal Bearings Using Hammer
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Push out and remove the remaining journal bearings at the opposite side by lightly tapping the flange yoke with a hammer, taking care not to damage the journal or flange yoke hole.
NOTE: Put marks on the disassembled parts so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions from which they were removed.

Fig 4: Removing Opposite Side Flange Yoke Journal Bearings Using Hammer
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