1.
REMOVAL OF SNAP RINGS
A.
Make marks on the yoke and universal joint that are to be disassembled.
B.
Remove the snap ring from the yoke with a snap ring pliers.
REMOVAL OF SNAP RINGS
Make marks on the yoke and universal joint that are to be disassembled.
Remove the snap ring from the yoke with a snap ring pliers.
REMOVAL OF JOURNAL BEARINGS
Remove the journal bearings from the yoke with a special tool (09493-43000).
Do not tap the journal bearings to remove them, because this will cause inbalance of the propeller shaft.
REMOVAL OF VL JOINT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION BOLTS
Place marks on the companion flange and VL joint assembly.
Remove the VL joint installation bolts and separate the VL joint assembly from the companion flange.
REMOVAL OF SELF-LOCKING NUT/COMPANION FLANGE
Place marks on the companion flange and the rear propeller shaft.
Remove the companion flange from the rear propeller shaft.
REMOVAL OF CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
Remove the center bearing bracket.
Pull out the center bearing with a puller.
REMOVAL OF VL JOINT ASSEMBLY
Remove the VL joint boot from the VL joint assembly
Put marks on the mating parts with a scriber.
Note the positions of balls so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions.
Remove the VL joint assembly from the front propeller shaft with a commercially available puller.
REMOVAL OF VL JOINT BOOT
When reusing the VL joint boot, apply adhesive tape to the splined section of the propeller shaft before removing.
