Repair Procedures: Installation

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Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the O-ring (A). If the O-ring is damaged, replace with a new one.
Smear and cover splines (B) with molybdenum type high pressure grease.
TECHLUBE MEGAMAX - ALPHA OR EQUIVALENT

Fig 1: Identifying O-Ring & Splines
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Install the propeller shaft near runout marking (Transfer assembly 1 ea (A), propeller shaft 1 ea (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Propeller Shaft Runout Markings

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