Volvo Penta AQUAMATIC 280 Workshop Manual page 50

5. Remove the 4 screws holding the gear housing cov-
er.
6. Remove the cover.
NOTE! The front right hand screw (1) is a hollow
screw with an O-ring. Do not damage or lose the
shims (2) for the cover.
7. Remove the left hand thread nut on the vertical
shaft. Use special tool 884830 and the spline shaft as
a counter-hold while removing the nut.
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8. Lift out the upper bearing assembly along with the
sliding sleeve and the spring.
9. Lift out the upper gear housing from the special
tool. Disassemble the bearing assembly and shaft by
lifting the shaft enough to remove the split locking ring
(1), then the thrust washer (2).
NOTE! Do not scratch the sliding sleeve or the gear
cups while removing them.
Repair instructions
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