GENERAL
IMPORTANT: Note position of parts on
disassembly. This may help to find the
root cause of a problem. A component
that is not replaced should be reinsta1led
in the same position as originally
mounted.
PROCEDURES
ENGINE DRIVE SHAFT
NOTE: The engine drive shaft transmits
the power from the gearbox to the front
differentia1 and is located inside the
crankcase.
Removing the Engine Drive Shaft
Remove the engine. Refer to ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
subsection.
Removing the Rear Bearing Cover
Detach gearbox from engine, refer to
GEARBOX UNIT subsection.
Removing the bearing cover and its
O-ring.
1. Bearing cover screws
2. O-ring
3. Bearing cover gearbox
Removing the Front Bearing Cover
NOTE:The front bearing cover can be
repalaced with the engine installed.
Life and support vehicle.
Remove the front drive shaft. Refer to
FRONT DRIVE subsection.
Remove cover washer from drive shaft
using 2 screw drives.
1. Cover washer
2. Drive shaft
3. Screwdrivers
Rrmove the bearing cover
1. Bearing cover screws
2. Bearing cover
Removing the Engine Drive Shaft
Split crankcase , refer to CRANKCASE
in this subsection.
Remove engine drive shaft from the
crankcase.
1. Crankcase MAG side
2. Engine drive shaft
Inspecting the Engine Drive Shaft
Replace oil seals and/or O-ring (bearing
cover gearbox side) if they are brittle ,
hard or damaged. Check drive shaft
bearings for contamination and/or metal
shavings. Check if bearings turn freely
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