Waldorf Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 I have a leaking handbrake seal, caused by excessive play in the rear output shaft. The manual describes how to adjust the preload on the bearing, by adding or removing shims between the transfer box and the speedo housing. But this is done with the err... well, the other shaft, the one above the output shaft, removed. As I am not a skilled mechanic I am not too keen on ripping the transfer box to bits. Can I measure and adjust the preload with everything in place? Thanks. Quote
ejparrott Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 yes, but its not easy, removing the layshaft is very easy, especially as you're better off dismantling the handbrake to do the adjustment in the first place! Drop the oil, remove cover, strip prop driveflange and handbrake assembly, then theres a little clip bolted to the side of the intermediate shaft. remove, pull shaft and catch gears and away you go. Quote
Waldorf Posted October 6, 2009 Author Posted October 6, 2009 Ok, thank you. I will give it a try. Quote
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