Propeller Shaft Disassembly And Assembly: Assembly

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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 & Bearings

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

Fig 2: Applying Grease To Spider Bearing Race
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Insert bearing race into yoke, using press, until it is flush with yoke face. When doing this, insert spider into bearing race to prevent rollers in bearing race from coming out.
Aligning match marks (1) and insert the other bearing race on the opposite side into yoke, using press until it is flush with yoke face.

Fig 3: Aligning Match Marks
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Insert bearing races on the flange yoke side in the same way as described in Step 1 and 2.
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.