Propeller Shaft Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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

(A): 09900-06108

Fig 1: Removing 2 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 and yoke race.

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
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Tapping yoke with a hammer, completely remove bearing race.

Fig 3: Tapping Yoke With Hammer
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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 Steps 1) and 2), and then, holding bearing race in a vise (1), tap flange yoke and take out race. (refer to 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 And Take Out Race
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