6 - Maintenance
6.8
ATTENTION! Only use genuine HARDI® spare parts to service
the transmission shaft.
1. Remove protection guard as described previously.
2. Remove circlip rings.
3. Press the cross journal sidewards - use hammer and punch if nec-
essary.
4. Remove needle bearing cups and cross journal can now be
removed.
5. Carefully remove needle bearing cups from new cross journal and
install it in reverse order. Before fitting the needle bearing cups
again, check that needles are placed correctly. Avoid dust and dirt in
the new bearings.
6. Repeat procedure to the opposite end of the transmission shaft.
Replacement of transmission shaft cross journals.
1. The retaining ring (A) holds the base cone (B) and shield bell (C) to
the shield tube (D).
2. Locate the three white tabs on the retaining ring (A), visible
through the shield bell (C). Pushing these tabs will release the retain-
ing ring (A).
3. Remove the base cone (B) and shield bell (C) from the shield tube
(D).
4. Assemble again in reverse order, using new parts where necessary.
5. Apply grease.
Shield replacement on transmission shaft