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ENG
MIDDLE GEAR
REMOVING THE MIDDLE DRIVE SHAFT
1.Straighten:
●Punched portion of the nut (middle drive
pinion gear)
2.Loosen:
●Nut (middle drive pinion gear) 1
N
OTE:
Secure the middle drive shaft in the vise with a
clean rag.
3.Remove:
●Nut (middle drive pinion gear)
●Middle drive pinion gear
●Shim(s)
REMOVING THE MIDDLE DRIVEN SHAFT
1.Remove:
●Universal joints
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Removal steps:
●Remove the circlips 1.
●Place the U-joint in a press.
●With a suitable diameter pipe 2 beneath the
yoke 3, press the bearing 4 into the pipe as
shown.
N
OTE:
It may be necessary to lightly tap the yoke with
a punch.
●Repeat the steps for the opposite bearing.
●Remove the yoke.
N
OTE:
It may be necessary to lightly tap the yoke with
a punch.
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