Service manual

FINAL DRIVE 11-25
Front Propeller Shaft
Front Propeller Shaft Removal
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Slip the O-ring clamps [A] off the grooves on the small
rubber boots [B], and then pull the boot.
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Push the front propeller shaft [A] rearward, and remove
the front end [B] from the front final gear case.
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Push the coupling [C] forward, and remove the rear end
from the front final gear case.
Front Propeller Shaft Installation
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Wipe off any old grease on the splines of the propeller
shaft [A] and the coupling [B].
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Inspect the splines of the propeller shaft and the coupling.
If the splines are twisted or damaged in any way, replace
the parts as needed.
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Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to all splines.
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Replace the circlip [C] with a new one, if it is removed.
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Wipe off any old grease on the splines of the shafts in the
engine and front final gear case.
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Inspect the O-rings on those shafts for damage.
If any doubt exists, replace the O-rings with new ones.
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Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the splines of the
shafts on the output bevel gear and front final gear case.
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First install the rear end, and then install the front end.
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Slip the two O-ring clamps into the groove on the small
rubber boot.
O-rings [D]
Boots [E]
Spring [F]
Spring Seat [G]
Front [H]