Inspection [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

INSPECT SPIDER BEARING

Check that the spider bearing rotates smoothly.

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Check that there is no play in the spider bearing.

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If necessary, replace the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the intermediate shaft assembly.

Maximum Runout

0.4 mm (0.0157 in.)

NOTE:

The dial indicator must be set at a right angle to the center of the intermediate shaft assembly.

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

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Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the universal joint flange (for front side).

Maximum Runout

0.1 mm (0.00394 in.)

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

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Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the universal joint flange (for rear side).

Maximum Runout

0.1 mm (0.00394 in.)

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

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INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the propeller shaft assembly.

Maximum Runout

0.4 mm (0.0157 in.)

NOTE:

The dial indicator must be set at a right angle to the center of the propeller shaft assembly.

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

INSPECT REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the rear propeller shaft assembly.

Maximum Runout

0.4 mm (0.0157 in.)

NOTE:

The dial indicator must be set at a right angle to the center of the rear propeller shaft assembly.

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

INSPECT NO. 2 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY

Turn the No. 2 center support bearing assembly by hand in the rotating direction.

Check that the No. 2 center support bearing assembly turns smoothly, and check that the seals are not cracked or damaged.
If the No. 2 center support bearing assembly is damaged or worn, or does not turn smoothly, replace it.