Center Support: Testing and Inspection

CENTER SUPPORT BEARING AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS INSPECTION
1. Check center support bearing, as follows:
a. Check for cracks or damage on the cushion.





b. Check if the bearing turns smoothly. If the center support bearing is damaged, worn or does not turn smoothly, replace it.
2. Check flexible couplings.
- Check for cracks or damage on the front and rear flexible couplings. If the flexible coupling is damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.





3. Check flexible coupling centering bushing.
- Check for damage to the bushing. If the bushing is damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.