Drive line/ Axle
3. Remove the bolts/screws (4) from the center ;
support bearing (3).
4. Remove the following components from the
torque arm (2):
• The center support bearing (3)
• The washers (1)
5. Remove the propeUer shaft bolts/screws (2).
6. Remove the propeller shaft retainers (1 ).
Important: Support the propeller shaft during removal.
7. Use the following steps in order to remove the
propeller shaft:
7.1. Withdraw the slip yoke (3) from the
transmission.
7.2. Move the propeller shaft (1 and 4) rearward
and pass the propeller shaft under the
housing (2).
If the bearing caps are loose, tape the
bearing caps together in order to prevent
dropping and losing the needle roller
bearings.
8. Inspect the transmission output shaft splines
for burrs.
Propeller Shaft
4-11
180339
2
1
180340
2
180342