Spider Bearing: Replacement

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NOTE: Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft rube too tightly in a vise as this will cause deformation.

REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (See REMOVAL )
PLACE MATCHMARKS ON SHAFT AND YOKE

Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Shaft And Yoke
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REMOVE SNAP RINGS
1. Using a brass bar and hammer, slightly tap in the bearing outer races.
2. Using 2 screwdrivers, remove the 4 snap rings from the grooves.
  
  Fig 2: Tapping In Bearing Outer Races
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REMOVE SPIDER BEARINGS
1. Using SST, push out the bearing from the flange.
  SST 09332-25010
  
  HINT:
  
  Sufficiently raise the part indicated by "A" so that it does not come into contact with the bearing.
  
  Fig 3: Pushing Out Bearing From Flange
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2. Clamp the bearing outer race in a vise and tap off the flange with a hammer.
  HINT:
  
  Remove the bearing on the opposite side in the same procedure.
  
  Fig 4: Tapping Off Flange
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3. Install the 2 removed bearing outer races to the spider.
4. Using SST, push out the bearing from the yoke. SST 09332-25010
5. Clamp the outer bearing race in a vise and tap off the yoke with a hammer.
  HINT:
  
  Remove the bearing on the opposite side in the same procedure.
  
  Fig 5: Pushing Out Bearing From Yoke
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SELECT SPIDER BEARING
Select the bearing according to whether or not there is a drill mark on the yoke section.

Fig 6: Spider Bearing Selection Chart
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Fig 7: Identifying Bearing & Yoke
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INSTALL SPIDER BEARING
1. Apply MP grease to a new spider and bearings.
  NOTE: Be careful not to apply too much grease.
2. Align the matchmark on the yoke with the one on the flange.
  
  Fig 8: Applying MP Grease To Spider & Bearings
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3. Fit the spider into the yoke.
4. Using SST, install the bearings on the spider. SST 09332-25010
  
  Fig 9: Installing Bearings On Spider
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5. Using SST, adjust both bearings so that the snap ring grooves are at maximum and equal in width.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Snap Ring Grooves At Maximum & Equal Width
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INSTALL SNAP RINGS
1. Install 2 new snap rings of equal thickness which will allow no axial play.
  
  Fig 11: Installing Snap Rings
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  HINT:
  
  Do not reuse the snap rings.
  
  Thickness of snap ring:
  
  Fig 12: Snap Ring Chart
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2. Using a hammer, tap the yoke until there is no clearance between the bearing outer race and snap ring.
CHECK SPIDER BEARING
1. Check that the spider bearing moves smoothly.
2. Check the spider bearing axial play.
  Maximum bearing axial play: 0 mm (0 in.)
  
  HINT:
  - Install a new spider bearing on the flange side in the procedure described above.
    
    Fig 13: Checking Spider Bearing
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  - When replacing the spider bearing, be sure that the grease fitting assembly hole is facing to the direction shown in the illustration.
    
    Fig 14: Spider Grease Fitting Assembly Direction
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