Husqvarna K3600 Mk II Workshop Manual page 41

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DRIVESHAFT
Remove the shaft unit
Tap out the complete shaft unit.
Fitting
Fitting the complete shaft
unit
Clean the bearing housing in
the machine.
Grease the outer sealing ring
(arrow).
Heat the bearing housing
Heat the bearing housing to
approximately 200 °F/100 °C.
Ideally, the shaft unit should
be cooled in a freezer before
fitting.
Fit the shaft unit
Fitting can normally be carried
out by hand.
Re-fit
Re-fit the circlip.
Fit the sealing collar.
Remove the shaft unit
Tap out the complete shaft unit with
bearings and seals.
Fitting
Fitting the complete shaft unit
Clean the bearing housing in the
machine.
Grease the outer sealing ring (arrow).
Heat the bearing housing
Using a hot air gun, heat the bearing
housing to approximately 200 °F/100 °C.
Ideally, the shaft unit should be cooled
in a freezer before fitting.
Fit the shaft unit
Once the bearing housing is heated and
the shaft unit is cooled, fitting can nor-
mally be done by hand. If necessary,
make a few light taps with a plastic
mallet.
Re-fit
Press the sealing washer to the bearing
and fit the circlip.
Fit the sealing collar by lightly tapping
around it with a hammer and a large pin
punch.