Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

Journal bearing 

1. Assemble the journal bearings. Apply multipurpose grease on the bearing inner surface.

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   NOTE: During assembly, use caution so that the needle bearings do not fall down.
2. Install new snap rings that will provide the specified play in an axial direction of the journal, and install them.

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   CAUTION: Do not reuse snap rings.
3. Adjust the thrust clearance between the bearing and snap ring to zero by tapping the yoke.

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4. Make sure that the journal bearing moves smoothly and is below the propeller joint flex effort specification. Refer to General Specification .

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Center Support Bearing 

1. Apply a thin coat of multi-purpose grease to both the propeller shaft tube and the inside surface of the center support bearing.
2. Install the center support bearing on the propeller shaft tube using a suitable pipe pressing on the inner race.

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3. Install a new clamp over the boot on the CVJ.
4. Align the matching marks (A) and install CVJ on the propeller shaft tube.

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5. Clean the surfaces and position the boot over the propeller shaft tube and tighten the clamp.
6. Install the center support bearing bracket, tighten nuts to specification, and install the rear propeller shaft assembly in the vehicle. Refer to Exploded View .