Hale Q Series Muscle - Manual (Page 162)

 Gearbox Maintenance
162 MUSCLE (Midship) Pumps Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
p/n: 029-0020-63-0
Tail Shaft Assembly
IMPORTANT!
THE MOST EFFICIENT METHOD FOR INTERNAL SERVICING OF THE GEARBOX IS TO
REMOVE IT AND THE PUMP ASSEMBLY AS A COMPLETE UNIT FROM THE APPARA-
TUS.
Figure 9-7: Tail Shaft Assembly
Removal And Disassembly
1. Review preceding sections “Before You Begin...,” on page 103.
2. Remove eight 7/16-14 x 1-1/2” screws securing bearing carrier to the gearbox
housing.
3. Slide the complete bearing carrier assembly out of the gearbox housing.
4. Begin taking apart the bearing carrier assembly by unscrewing the 3/4-10 x
1-3/4” screw and washer from yoke. Remove the yoke from the tail shaft.
5. Drive tail shaft through bearing carrier. Use a dead blow hammer or similar to
avoid marring the shaft.