Propeller Shaft Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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Reference: PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION

Reference: PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

NOTE: Make sure that rollers inside spider bearing race are all in place.

CAUTION: In assembly, be sure to use new circlips, spider (1) and bearings (2). Reuse of circlips, spider (1) and bearings (2) once assembled is prohibited.

Fig 1: Identifying Spider And Bearings

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Make sure to apply grease to spider bearing race.
"A": Grease 99000-25030

Fig 2: Applying Grease To Spider Bearing Race
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Insert bearing race (2) into yoke (3), tapping it with a hammer (1), until it is flush with yoke face. When doing this, insert spider (4) into bearing race (2) to prevent rollers in bearing race (2) from coming out.

Fig 3: Identifying Hammer, Bearing Race, Yoke & Spider
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Insert the other bearing race on the opposite side into yoke, tapping with a hammer until it is flush with yoke face.

Fig 4: Tapping Bearing Race Into Yoke
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Insert bearing races on the flange yoke side in the same way as described in Step 1 and 2.
Place a metal plate on bearing races when tapping them in to avoid damaging yoke.
Securely fit 4 circlips to shaft and flange yoke.
NOTE:
- Make sure that each circlip is fitted in groove securely.
After assembly, check to ensure that both shaft yoke and flange yoke move smoothly.