Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly: Journal

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Assemble the journal bearings. Apply multipurpose grease on the bearing inner surface.
NOTE: During assembly, use caution so that the needle bearings do not fall down.

Fig 1: Supporting Journal Bearings In Vise
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Select new snap rings that will provide the specified play in an axial direction of the journal, and install them. Refer to "SNAP RING ".
CAUTION: Do not reuse snap rings

NOTE: Select snap rings with a difference in thickness at both sides within 0.02 mm (0.0008 in).

Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring
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Adjust the thrust clearance between the bearing and snap ring to zero by tapping the yoke.

Fig 3: Adjusting Thrust Clearance Between Bearing And Snap Ring
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Make sure that the journal moves smoothly and is below the propeller shaft joint flex effort specification.
Standard

Propeller shaft joint flex effort: Refer to "GENERAL SPECIFICATION "

Fig 4: Checking Journal For Smooth Rotation
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