Adjusting the position of the intermediate support of the cardan shaft
If equipped, remove the four bolts and crossbar located below the exhaust pipes.
Unscrew the nuts securing the exhaust pipe connecting clamps, disconnect and remove the rear section of the exhaust system.
Unscrew the bolts and remove the heat shield located above the propeller shaft.
Fig. 11–2. Location of propeller shaft tunnel mounting bolts
Unscrew the bolts and remove the tunnel (see Fig. 11–2).
Install and secure tool 3139 to the driveshaft.
Unscrew the bolts and remove the washers securing the intermediate support of the propeller shaft.
Fig. 11–4. Installing the intermediate support of the propeller shaft
| Distance (a), mm | Gasket thickness, mm |
| 0–3,0 | – |
| 3,1–5,0 | 2 |
| 5,1–7,0 | 4 |
| 7,1–9,0 | 6 |
| 9,1–11,0 | 8 |
| 11,1–13,0 | 10 |
Install the intermediate support of the propeller shaft so that the distance D (Fig. 11–4) from the support to the bodya was the same on both sides. Measure this distance and, depending on the distance, select the thickness of the adjustment shims:
Adjusting the axial position of the cardan shaft
Using fixture 3139, move as far as possible cardan shaft to the main reverse gear.
Fig. 11–5. Location of the center of the hole for the intermediate support mounting bolts of the propeller shaft for different positions of the propeller shaft
In this position, mark the position of the center of the hole for the intermediate support bolts of the propeller shaft (arrow A, Fig. 11–5).
Using fixture 3139, move as far as possible cardan shaft to the gearbox.
In this position of the propeller shaft, re-mark the position of the center of the hole for the propeller shaft intermediate support mounting bolts (arrow B, see Fig. 11–5).
Move the propeller shaft along the axis to a position in which the holes for the propeller shaft intermediate support mounting bolts are located in the middle of the previously made marks (arrow C, see Fig. 11-5).
Install adjusting shims of the selected thickness and secure the intermediate support of the propeller shaft with bolts.
Remove tool 3139 from the driveshaft.
Install the propeller shaft tunnel.
Install a heat shield over the drive shaft.
Check that the exhaust system is free and does not touch the body.
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