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MIDDLE GEAR
ENG
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MIDDLE DRIVEN PINION GEAR REMOVAL
1. Remove:
Universal joint
Disassembly steps:
Remove the circlips
1
.
Place the universal joint in a press.
Using a suitable diameter pipe beneath the
yoke, press the bearing into the pipe as
shown.
It may be necessary to lightly tap the yoke with a
punch.
Repeat the steps for the opposite bearing.
Remove the yoke.
2. Loosen:
Nut (middle driven shaft)
1
Use the universal joint holder
2
to hold the
yoke
3
.
Universal joint holder:
90890-04062
3. Remove:
Bearing housing assembly
1
Removal steps:
Clean the outside of the middle driven shaft.
Place the middle driven shaft assembly onto
a hydraulic press.
Never directly press the shaft end with a
hydraulic press, this will result in damage
to the shaft thread.
Install the suitable socket
2
on the shaft
end to protect the thread from damage.
When the middle driven shaft is removed from
the bearing housing assembly, always replace
the bearing.
Press the shaft end, and remove the bearing
housing.