Section07PROPULSION
Subsection 02 (DRIVE SYSTEM)
CAUTION: Note that drive shaft features a tell-
tale groove. If exposed after installation, the
installation is wrong and PTO seal assembly
will be pressed into crankshaft splines which
could rub a hole in seal thus creating an oil leak.
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1. Telltale groove
Install the PTO seal support tool (P/N 529 035 842)
on PTO seal assembly.
Slide drive shaft far enough to install floating ring.
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Continue pushing drive shaft towards engine care-
fully guiding it in the PTO seal then in crankshaft
splines. It may be necessary to move PTO seal
assembly up and down to position it in the same
axis as the drive shaft.
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1. PTO seal support
2. Drive shaft end
3. Insert floating ring on shaft end
When properly aligned, maintain PTO seal assem-
bly in the proper position and tap shaft end until it
bottoms against engine. At this time, the telltale
MUST NOT be visible. This validates the correct
position.
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GOOD INSTALLATION
1. PTO seal assembly
2. Shaft pushed in, hiding telltale groove
3. Inner sleeve flush with outer circumference
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