North American Clutch & Driveline
Rockford, Illinois
Phone: (800) 383-9204
(815) 282-7960
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Configuration C only:
7.5.5 Remove internal snapring (68).
7.5.6 Lift the drive shaft (8) with bearing (9) from the bearing housing (a hoist may be
needed).
7.6 Remove The Main Bearings From The Drive Shaft
Wash the bearings and bearing cups with clean fuel oil or solvent. Dry and carefully
examine for wear, corrosion or rough spots. If it is determined the bearings must be
replaced, remove from the shaft. Configurations C, D, E and G: proceed to 7.6.4.
Configurations A, B, and F only:
7.6.1 Place the shaft in a press with a split-plate resting on the bed of the press,
positioned under the top bearing inner race.
7.6.2 Press the shaft from the bearing.
Caution: Place a block of wood beneath the shaft to prevent it from being damaged as it
falls loose.
Caution: If the inner race of the pilot bearing is still on the shaft (roller bearing style) place a
plug on the end of the shaft to prevent pressing against the pilot bearing inner race.
7.6.3 Turn the shaft over and repeat steps and to remove the remaining bearing (9).
Proceed to 7.7.
Configuration C, D, E, and G only:
7.6.4 Remove (1 or 2) external snapring(s) (29).
7.6.5 Support beneath bearing (9) on the bed of a press.
7.6.6 Press the drive shaft from the bearing.
Caution: Place a block of wood beneath the shaft to prevent it from being damaged as
it falls loose.
Pilot bearing race
Pilot end of shaft
Place steel plug on
end of shaft to protect
bearing race