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10
Center Bearing Removal and Installation
WARNING
Always reassemble a driveline according to the vehicle's original
phasing type. A driveline that is not installed correctly can affect
driveline performance and cause the driveline to separate from
the vehicle. Serious personal injury and damage to components
can result.
2.
Mark the end yoke or fl ange counterbore to the coupling shaft
"nose." This will help you to reassemble the center bearing
end yoke or fl ange in its original phased position. Figure 10.6
and Figure 10.7.
PHASING
MARKS
Fig. 10.6
Yoke-Style Driveline
PHASING
MARKS
Fig. 10.7
Flange-Style Driveline
3.
Remove the center bearing bracket bolts. Figure 10.8 and
Figure 10.9.
MM-96147 / Revised 03-21
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Fig. 10.8
Fig. 10.9
4.
Remove the coupling shaft with the center bearing.
• If it's necessary to unseat the cup assemblies: Use a
rubber hammer to tap on the yoke or bearing cup. Once the
coupling shaft is free, remove it from the support straps.
Move the coupling shaft to a workbench area.
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The center bearing end yoke or fl ange has a press fi t. Use a
puller tool to remove it from the driveline. Do not use a hammer.
Damage to components can result.
5.
Place the driveline on a workbench. Use a puller to remove
the center bearing end yoke or fl ange. Do not use a
hammer. Follow the puller tool manufacturer's instructions.
Figure 10.10 and Figure 10.11.
• If the yoke or fl ange is loose enough to remove by
hand: Replace the entire coupling shaft.
Copyright Meritor, Inc., 2021
Yoke-Style Driveline
Flange-Style Driveline
CAUTION
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