Removing Rear Cardan Shaft

Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Cardan Shaft

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→ Let hot components cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ When one of the two flanges on the cardan shaft has been released, relieve the tension on the center bearing.

→ Do not leave the cardan shaft hanging. Always screw in all three fastening points for transmission, center bearing and rear final drive.

→ Follow the recommended procedures during installation, otherwise the position of the cardan shaft in its original place is no longer guaranteed.

1. Remove heat shields in cardan tunnel.
   Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shields For Fuel Tank

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2. Mark cardan shaft at both flanges using a colored pen.
   Fig 3: Locating Marking On Cardan Shaft

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   Fig 4: Locating Marking For Cardan Shaft To PDK

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   Information 

   The cardan shaft must be blocked by getting an assistant to actuate the brake, or alternatively, move the selector lever to position P.

3. Unscrew fastening screws securing cardan shaft to rear final drive.
   Fig 5: Locating Fastening Screws Securing Cardan Shaft To Final Drive

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   Information 

   The cardan shaft must be blocked by getting an assistant to actuate the brake, or alternatively, move the selector lever to position P.

4. Remove fastening screws securing cardan shaft to transmission.
   Fig 6: Locating Fastening Screws Securing Cardan Shaft To Main Transmission

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   Information 

   • To prevent the cardan shaft from being damaged, a second mechanic is required to remove the equipment. 
5. Remove fastening screws on cardan shaft center bearing.
   Fig 7: Locating Fastening Screws Securing Cardan Shaft To Centre Bearing

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   NOTE: Incorrect tools used for removing components

   • Risk of damage to components

   → Do not use tools, such as a hammer or similar object.

   → Spray components with anti-rust agent before removing them.

   Information 

   • To prevent the cardan shaft from being damaged, a second mechanic is required to remove the equipment. 
6. Remove cardan shaft.