1132 / 1906
PROPELLER SHAFT
15
INSPECTION OF CENTRE BEARING
Clean all parts thoroughly.
NOTE
Do not apply solvent in bearing assembly and
rubber housing.
Check the following
1. Check the condition of splines and threads on
shaft.
2. Check the slip spline for excessive radial
movement. Insert the slip yoke into the tube
shaft and check the radial and lateral
looseness between the slip yoke and the tube
shaft. The lateral displacement should not
exceed 0.15mm and radial displacement
should not exceed 0.18mm.
3. Check the condition of splines and holes on
coupling flange.
4. Check the condition of rubber housing.
Replace with new one if necessary.
5. Check the condition of centre bearing bracket
bearing surface and mounting holes.
6. Check the condition of clamping strap for any
damage especially at crimping portion.
ASSEMBLY OF CENTRE BEARING ON
PROPELLER SHAFT
1. Pack cavities between dust seals and centre
bearing with lithium base grease
(bearing
grease).
2. Smear grease on the seating surface of centre
bearing on front propeller shaft.
3. Install centre bearing assembly on front
propeller shaft rear end.
4. Install other spacer ring of centre bearing on
propeller shaft bearing, using a suitable drift.
5. Apply glycerin on inner periphery of rubber
housing and slide it on to the centre bearing
assembly.
6. Fit the bearing bracket and stake the clamping
strap.
7. Apply grease on the splines of front propeller
shaft and coupling flange.