INSTALL NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
Note
Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this may cause deformation.
Using SST, install a new No. 1 propeller shaft dust deflector.
Note
Be careful not to damage the No. 1 propeller shaft dust deflector.
Using SST, install the No. 1 center support bearing assembly.
Note
Be sure to install the bearing in the correct direction.
Using SST, insert a new No. 2 propeller shaft dust deflector until it almost touches the rubber of the No. 1 center support bearing assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the No. 2 propeller shaft dust deflector.
Using a snap ring expander, install a new No. 2 propeller shaft dust deflector snap ring.
INSTALL PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
Install the dust boot.
Note
Assemble the propeller intermediate shaft assembly after wrapping vinyl tape around the spline to prevent damage.
Apply grease to the splines.
| Grease |
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| Molybdenum disulphide lithium base NLGI No. 2 |
Install the adjusting nut to the intermediate shaft.
Align the matchmarks and assemble the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
Cover the adjusting nut with the dust boot.
Note
The alignment of the intermediate shaft companion flange and the propeller shaft companion flange should differ by 180°.
Temporarily tighten the adjusting nut by hand.