Propeller shaft

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Propeller shaft

$% 47.15.11

The following bearing replacement procedure applies to the universal joints of both the front and rear propeller shafts, including the Hookes joint (i.e. double universal joint) of the front propeller shaft.

Disassembly

1. Remove propeller shaft: l For front propeller shaft. PROPELLER SHAFTS, REPAIRS, Propeller shaft - front. l For rear propeller shaft. PROPELLER SHAFTS, REPAIRS, Propeller shaft - rear.
2. Thoroughly examine the universal joint for signs of damage or wear.
3. Clean the universal joint bearing cups and circlips.

CAUTION: Before removal, mark the position of the spider pin relative to the journal yoke ears on the propeller shaft joint. This will ensure correct assembly and reduce the possibility of imbalance.

4. Remove the circlips.
5. Tap the yokes to eject bearing cups. Remove bearing cups.
6. Remove spider from yokes.
7. Clean yokes and bearing cup locations.

Reassembly

1. Remove bearing cups from new spider.
2. Check all needle rollers are present and correctly positioned in bearing cups.
3. Enter new spider, with seals, into one of the yokes.
4. Partially insert one bearing cup into yoke and enter spider trunnion into bearing cup.
5. Insert opposite bearing cup in yoke.
6. Press both cups into place.
7. Press each cup into its respective location in yoke up to lower land of circlip groove. Damage may be caused to cups and seals if cups pass this point.
8. Fit circlips and check no end float exists.
9. Engage spider in second yoke. Fit bearing cups and circlips as described in steps 4 to 8.
10. Fit propeller shaft: l For front propeller shaft. PROPELLER SHAFTS, REPAIRS, Propeller shaft - front. l For rear propeller shaft. PROPELLER SHAFTS, REPAIRS, Propeller shaft - rear.