PROPELLER SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [FRONT (R15MX-D)]

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Caution
•  If using a vise, always secure the component using an aluminum plate to prevent component damage.

1.  Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

2.  Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

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1
Snap ring
(See Snap Ring Disassembly Note.)
(See Spider, Bearing Cup, Snap Ring Assembly Note.)
2
Bearing cup
(See Bearing Cup, Spider Disassembly Note.)
(See Spider, Bearing Cup, Snap Ring Assembly Note.)
3
Spider
(See Bearing Cup, Spider Disassembly Note.)
(See Spider, Bearing Cup, Snap Ring Assembly Note.)
4
Yoke
5
Propeller shaft


Snap Ring Disassembly Note

1.  Mark the yoke end propeller shaft for proper reassembly.

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2.  Clamp the propeller shaft in a vise.

3.  Remove the snap ring.


Bearing Cup, Spider Disassembly Note

1.  Push one bearing cup out of the propeller shaft by tapping the yoke with a plastic hammer.

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2.  Remove the opposite bearing cup in the same manner.

3.  Separate the propeller shaft and yoke.

4.  Clamp the yoke in a vise.

5.  Remove the bearing cups and the spider from the yoke in the same manner as in Steps 1 and 2.


Spider, Bearing Cup, Snap Ring Assembly Note

1.  Verify that the inside of the bearing cup is filled with 1.15—1.45 g {0.04—0.05 oz} grease. Add the specified amount of disulphide molybdem grease as necessary.

2.  Set the new spider into the yoke and tap in a new bearing cup until the snap ring groove is exposed.

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3.  Measure the snap ring clearance, then select and install two new snap rings of equal thickness.

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Snap ring thickness: 1.22 mm {0.0480 in}, 1.24 mm {0.0488 in}, 1.26 mm {0.0496 in}, 1.28 mm {0.0504 in}, 1.30 mm {0.0512 in}, 1.32 mm {0.0520 in}, 1.34 mm {0.0528 in}, 1.36 mm {0.0536 in}, 1.38 mm {0.0543 in}

4.  Install the remaining bearing cups and snap rings as in steps 1—3.

5.  Inspect the propeller shaft initial torque. (See PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION.)