Before VIN #343314

Disassembly





NOTE:
1. Place matching marks on propeller shaft and flange or yoke.





2. Remove snap ring.





3. Remove pushed out journal bearing by lightly tapping yoke with a hammer, taking care not to damage journal and yoke hole.





4. Remove bearing at opposite side in above operation.
Put marks on disassembled parts so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions.

Assembly





1. Assemble journal bearing. Apply recommended multi-purpose grease on bearing inner surface.
When assembling, be careful that needle bearing does not fall down.





2. Select snap ring that will provide specified play in axial direction of journal, and install them. Refer to Application and ID.
Application and ID

Select snap rings with a difference in thickness at both sides within 0.06 mm (0.0024 inch).





3. Adjust thrust clearance between bearing and snap ring to zero by tapping yoke.





4. Check to see that journal moves smoothly and check for axial play.
Axial play: 0.02 mm (0.0008 inch) or less