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PROPELLER SHAFT
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PROPELLER
SHAFT
generously lubricating the seal lip and press it
over slip yoke using a small arbor press.
8. Assemble tube shaft and slip yoke, making sure
that the alignment marks are in line. This will
ensure that slip yoke lugs and tube yoke lugs
are in line.
4.4.3.3 CENTRE BEARING
DISMANTLING
NOTE
The unitized one piece seal used on Spicer
propeller shaft is not intended to be removed in
service. To separate the tube shaft from the slip
yoke, pull the tube out of the slip yoke, leaving
the seal in place.
A significant amount of force is required to
remove as well as reinstall the tube shaft
through the seal.
Removal of the unitized seal causes damage to
the seal lip where it contacts the slip yoke.
1. Unstake the clamping strap and remove centre
bearing bracket. Slide off rubber housing from
centre bearing assembly.
2. To remove the old seal, hold the yoke assembly
firmly in a vise. Drive the seal off the yoke.