Manual Description
Measure propeller shaft runout at several points along propeller shaft by rotating final drive companion flange with hands. If runout exceeds specifications, disconnect propeller shaft at final drive companion flange; then rotate companion flange 180 degrees and reconnect propeller shaft. If runout still exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
If center bearing is noisy or damaged, replace center bearing. Put match marks on flanges and separate propeller shaft from final drive. Insert plug into rear oil seal after removing rear propeller shaft.
If runout exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly. Put match marks on flanges, and separate 2nd tube from 1st tube. Remove pushed out journal bearing by lightly tapping yoke with a hammer, taking care not to damage journal and yoke hole.
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