Installing Rear CARDAN Shaft
Incorrect handling of cardan shaft
- Risk of damage to the cardan shaft
- Risk of damage to the centre bearing
- Humming noises caused by defective centre bearing
→ When one of the two flanges on the cardan shaft has been released, relieve the tension on the centre bearing.
→ Follow the recommended procedures during installation, otherwise the position of the cardan shaft in its original place is no longer guaranteed.
→ Do not kink the cardan shaft (bend by max. 10°); only store and transport it in elongated position.
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Tightening torque, tightening sequence and assembly overview.
> 3X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUE, TIGHTENING SEQUENCE AND ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
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The circlips on the transmission journal must always be replaced. These must be pressed on radially.
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The help of another person is required.
- Fit the cardan shaft with the help of a second mechanic and screw on the centre bearing.NOTE: NOTIFICATION
Cardan shaft not fitted correctly- Cardan shaft loose
- Damage to cardan shaft and transmission
→ Always replace circlips and O-rings.
→ Press circlip on radially.
→ Tap on cardan shaft only at the designated positions using a plastic mandrel.
→ After fitting the cardan shaft, pull on it with your hand to check that it is fitted securely.
- Install cardan shaft.
- 2.1 Turn the cardan shaft to the applied markings and fit it onto the journal by jerking it.
- 2.2
Tap on cardan shaft using a plastic mandrel and plastic hammer (max. 1.0 kg) at the designated positions -Arrows-
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If the rear cardan shaft comes off when you pull it, replace the circlips again.
- 2.3
Check that the cardan shaft is fitted securely by pulling on it with your hand.
Cardan shaft
- Further assembly is carried out in reverse order to removal.