Propeller Shaft Disassembly & Assembly: Disassembly

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Using special tool (A), remove 2 circlips.
Special tool

(A): 09900-06108

Fig 1: Removing Circlips
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Using special tool (B), push spider bearing race out 3 - 4 mm (0.12 - 0.16 in.) from shaft yoke race.
NOTE: Before pushing it out, apply penetrate lubricant between bearing race (1) and yoke race (2).

Special tool

(B): 09926-48010

Spider bearing race installing position (length "a")

"a": 3 - 4 mm (0.12 - 0.16 in.)

Fig 2: Pushing Spider Bearing Race Out From Shaft Yoke Race
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Tapping yoke with a hammer, completely remove bearing race.

Fig 3: Removing Bearing Race
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Take out bearing race on the other side in the same way as in Steps 2 and 3 .
Push out bearing race on flange yoke side as described in Step 1 and 2 , and then, holding bearing race in a vise (1), tap flange yoke and take out race. See Fig 4 .
Remove bearing race on the opposite side in the same way.
NOTE:
- Take care not to lose rollers in spider bearing race when removing it.
- Fit removed bearings temporarily in spider so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions.
Fig 4: Tapping Flange Yoke & Removing Race
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