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MIDDLE DRIVEN PINION GEAR REMOVAL
1.Remove:
• Universal
joint
ENG
MIDDLE
GEAR
Disassembly steps:
• Remove the circlips
CD
.
• Place the universal
joint
in a press.
• Using a suitable diameter pipe beneath
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31_6,_002._ the yoke, press the bearing
into
the pipe
as shown.
NOTE:
It
may
be necessary
to
lightly
tap
the
yoke
with
a punch.
• Repeat the steps
for
the opposite bearing.
• Remove the yoke.
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3.Remove:
• Bearing housing assembly
CD
2.Loosen:
• Nut (middle driven shaft)
CD
NOTE: _
Use the universal
joint
holder
®
to
hold
the
yoke@.
Universal
joint
holder:
VM~04062,
90890~04062
Removal steps:
.Clean
the outside
of
the
middle
driven
shaft.
• Place the
middle
driven shaft assembly
onto
a hydraulic press.
• Never directly press
the
shaft
end
with
a
hydraulic press,
this
will
result
in
damage
to
the
shaft thread.
• Install
the
suitable
socket ® on
the
shaft
end
to
protect
the
thread
from
damage.
NOTE:
When the
middle
driven shaft is removed
from
the bearing housing assembly, always
replace the bearing.
• Press the shaft end, and remove the bear-
ing housing.
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