Propeller Shaft Bearing Box - Volvo Penta AQUAMATIC 280 Workshop Manual

21. Install a knife puller on the outer propeller shaft
roller bearing. Using a press, remove the roller bear-
ing.
IMPORTANT! Make sure the sealing surfaces
(1) of the shaft are not damaged during the proc-
ess!
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22. Install special tool 884832 under the intermediate
bearing outer race. Insert handle 884143 to expand
the bearing tool. Press out the intermediate bearing
outer race from the rear propeller shaft gear.
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23. Remove the inner needle bearing and seals using
special tools 884803 and 884143. Install special tool
884789 to protect the propeller shaft threads.
NOTE! If you only want to replace the seals, it is still
easier to remove the seals along with the bearings.

Propeller shaft bearing box

24. Remove the O-rings from the propeller shaft bear-
ing housing and discard. Using special tool 884797 to
press out the seals and needle bearings.
WARNING! Center the tool carefully. Locate a
pair of wooden blocks underneath the bearing
box to protect the bearing box. Always use new
seals and O-rings during final assembly.
Repair instructions
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