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NOTE: Inspect the rubber coupler for deteoriating
rubber or augured holes.
WC703
5. Loosen the set screws on the front and rear bearing
assembly.
WC699A
6. Remove the boot clamps on the boot in the shift gate
area.
WC696
7. Slide the center driveshaft rearward to free it from
the front driveshaft.
WC713
8. Remove the screws and nuts from the rear bearing
assembly. Accounting for an O-ring on the splined
end of the shaft.
9. Remove the shaft; then remove the remaining Allen-
head screws and nuts.
NOTE: Inspect the rubber coupler for deteoriating
rubber or augured holes.
WC697A
9. Slide the bearing housing off of the shaft.
NOTE: The set screws face the splined end of the
shaft.
WC689
10. Check the bearing housing for any cracks. Check the
bearing to see that the bearing spins freely; replace if
needed.
11. On the front driveshaft in front of the front bearing
assembly, remove the retaining ring.
