PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY

Note

Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this will cause deformation.


  1. CLEAN PROPELLER SHAFT GREASE


    1. A015A3UE01

      Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and sleeve yoke.

    2. Disconnect the sleeve yoke from the propeller shaft.

    3. Clean off any grease on the spline.

  2. REMOVE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A0157VNE01

      Place matchmarks on the flange yoke and sleeve yoke or propeller shaft.

    2. A015DCU

      Using a brass bar and hammer, slightly tap in the spider bearing outer races.

    3. Using 2 screwdrivers, remove the 4 snap rings from the grooves.

    4. A0155ZQE01

      Using SST, push out the bearing from the flange.

      SST
      09332-25010

      Tech Tips

      Before installing SST, sufficiently raise the part labeled A. If part A is too low, SST may be difficult to install.

    5. A015DD5

      Clamp the bearing outer race in a vise and tap off the flange with a hammer.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the bearing on the opposite side using the same procedure.

    6. Remove the flange yoke from the sleeve yoke (or propeller shaft).

    7. Install the 2 removed bearing outer races to the spider.

    8. A015BASE01

      Using SST, push out the bearing from the yoke.

      SST
      09332-25010

    9. Clamp the outer bearing race in a vise and tap off the yoke with a hammer.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the bearing on the opposite side using the same procedure.