PROCEDURE
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.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, install a new No. 1 dust deflector.
Note
Be careful not to damage the dust deflector.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, install the No. 1 center support bearing assembly.
Note
Be sure to install the bearing in the correct direction.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, insert a new No. 2 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 dust deflector.
Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
INSTALL PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Install the dust boot.
Note
Assemble the propeller intermediate shaft assembly after wrapping protective tape around the spline so that it will not damage the boot.
Apply grease to the spline.
| Grease |
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| Molybdenum disulphide lithium base NLGI No. 2 |
Align the matchmarks and assemble the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
| *1 | Intermediate Shaft Assembly |
| *2 | Propeller Shaft Assembly |
| *a | Matchmark |
Cover the adjusting nut with the dust boot.
Note
The directions of the intermediate shaft companion flange and the propeller shaft companion flange should differ by 180°.
Temporarily tighten the adjusting nut by hand.