FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY - DISASSEMBLY

Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this will cause deformation.

1. CLEAN PROPELLER SHAFT GREASE

Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and sleeve yoke.

Disconnect the sleeve yoke from the propeller shaft.

Clean off any grease on the spline.

2. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER ASSEMBLY

Place matchmarks on the flange yoke and sleeve yoke or propeller shaft.

Using a brass bar and hammer, slightly tap in the spider bearing outer races.

Using 2 screwdrivers, remove the 4 snap rings from the grooves.

Using SST, push out the bearing from the flange.

Before installing SST, sufficiently raise the part labeled A. If part A is too low, SST may be difficult to install.

Clamp the bearing outer race in a vise and tap off the flange with a hammer.

Remove the flange yoke from the sleeve yoke (or propeller shaft).

Install the 2 removed bearing outer races to the spider.

Using SST, push out the bearing from the yoke.

Clamp the outer bearing race in a vise and tap off the yoke with a hammer.

Front Propeller Shaft Assembly - Disassembly