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Demounting and mounting
PROP SHAFTS
ΛΦ45/55 series
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5. Push the spider down again in the direction
of the shaft fork. Again, continue until the
spider touches the fork.
6. The spider and the drive flange can now be
tipped out of the shaft fork.
7. Place the drive flange on a bush underneath
a press and press the entire spider including
bearings and drive flange down, until the
spider touches the fork of the drive flange.
8. Rotate the drive flange 180″ and remove the
bearing that has just been pressed out.
Place the drive flange back on the bush.
9. Push the spider down again in the direction
of the shaft fork. Again, continue until the
spider touches the fork.
10. The spider can now be tipped out of the drive
flange fork.
Note:
When spiders are being replaced, always
replace them including their bearings.
11. Check the components to be reused for any
cracks and/or damage.
Assembly, universal joint
Note:
After assembly, it must be possible to move
the drive flanges and spiders by hand. When
mounting the spider, Seeger rings of the
same thickness must be used.
1. Install the sealing rings in their proper
positions on the bearings and lubricate them
lightly so that the needles remain in place.
2. Press one bearing partly into the drive
flange.
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DAF LF Gearboxes and Clutch Service Manual