Pic. 3.131. Connecting shaft components: 1 - connecting shaft; 2 - bearing; 3 - dust seal (left); 4 - dust seal (right); 5 - bracket
The connecting shaft components are shown in fig. 3.131.
Disassembly
Pic. 3.132. Installing the connecting shaft in a vise
Place the connecting shaft in a vise before disassembly (pic. 3.132).
Pic. 3.133. Removing the connecting shaft bearing
Using the special tools, remove the bearing and right dust seal (3.133).
Assembly
Apply grease to the lip of the new seal.
Pic. 3.134. Installing a New Right Dust Seal
Install the new right dust seal using the special tools (pic. 3.134).
Pic. 3.135. Installing a new connecting shaft bearing
Install the new bearing using the special tool (pic. 3.135).
Apply grease to the lip of the new seal.
Pic. 3.136. Installing a New Left Dust Seal
Install the new left dust seal using the special tools (pic. 3.136).
Pic. 3.137. Connecting shaft assembly
Assemble the connecting shaft using a press and a special tool (pic. 3.137).