HEXA

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.