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Drive shaft and/or ball bearing, replacement

Drive shaft and/or ball bearing, replacement

Illustration


To remove

Note

The gearbox remains in place.



1. Remove the gear change cover (1). See the service procedure " Gear change cover, removal, fitting and/or sealing F 17".


2. Remove the reversing light switch (2).

3. Remove the bearing housing cover (3). See service procedure Bearing housing cover gasket, replacement F 17 .

4. Remove the main shaft (1) together with the circlip (2) and ball bearing (3) - see Bearing housing, dismantling and assembling, F17 .


5. Press the ball bearing (4) off from the drive shaft (5) with KM-407-A (6). Note the arrangement.

6. Remove the circlip.

Note

When pinions on the drive axle are damaged the corresponding gear wheel on the main shaft should always be checked and replaced if necessary.


To fit


1. Fit a new circlip (1) on the drive shaft (2) and press on the ball bearing (3) with KM-311/2 (4).


2. Fit the drive shaft (7) together with the circlip (6) and ball bearing (5). See Bearing housing, dismantling and assembling, F17 .

3. Fit the bearing housing gasket (2) - See Bearing housing cover gasket, replacement F17 .


4. Re-fit the reversing light switch (4) to the gearbox with a new sealing ring. Tightening torque 20 Nm.

5. Check the gearbox oil level. See Gearbox oil level, checking and correcting F17 .