Center Support: Service and Repair

CENTER BEARING

REMOVAL
1. Remove propeller shaft.





2. Mark shafts for installation alignment (Fig. 10).





3. Loosen both collar clamps (Fig. 11).
4. Pull apart propeller shaft.





5. Remove snap ring (Fig. 12).





6. Pull off center bearing with a Bearing Splitter 1130 and Bridge 938, with a plug on the end of the shaft (Fig. 13).

NOTE: The bearing splitter must be positioned behind the thrust washer of the bearing.

INSTALLATION





1. Press center bearing on propeller shaft with protective caps and washer with Installer 9275 (Fig. 14).
2. Install snap ring.
3. Coat propeller shaft spline with universal grease.
4. Push rubber boot onto propeller shaft.
5. Push together propeller shaft. Pay attention to alignment markings for installation position.
6. Ensure rubber seal is correctly installed and attach new collar clamps.
7. Install propeller shaft.