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Loosen clamping nut and unscrew propeller shaft intermediate bearing on frame floor.

Note:  On 3-piece propeller shaft loosen front lock nut only.

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Unflange propeller shaft from rear axle and push forward out of concentric alignment.

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Measure friction torque of complete rear axle drive and write down.

Attention!  When measuring friction torque, make sure that the rear axle shafts are approximately horizontal and that neither the brake pads on
brake discs nor the brake shoes of the parking brake are wiping against drum.

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