Drivetrain - Prop. Shaft Center Support Bearing Whistle Noise

Drivetrain - Prop. Shaft Center Support Bearing Whistle Noise

Whistling noises from drivetrain / propeller shaft

center support bearing during driving operation

Topic number LI41.00-N-048687

Version 1

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Design group 41.00 General

Date 01-15-2010

Validity Model 906

Reason for change

Reason for block

Complaint:

Whistling noise from drivetrain / propeller shaft center support bearing during driving operation.

Cause:

Seal turns in sealing ring seat due to hardening of inner seal on center support bearings with part number A906 410 02 81 or A906 410 03 81.

Remedy:

Replace the affected center support bearing.

Observe SI41.10-D-0004A!

Propeller shaft replacement cannot be invoiced to warranty or goodwill and will be debited!

Drivetrain - R/I Of The Drive Shaft

Drivetrain - R/I Of The Drive Shaft

Date: January 10, 2012

Order No.: V-B-41.10/02

Group: 41

SUBJECT:

MY-All, Model 906

Removal and Installation of the Drive Shaft

Do not attempt to remove or install the drive shaft without a second person assisting. The drive shaft must be as straight as possible when removed,

installed, transported, or stored; otherwise, vibration and/or humming noises can arise in the passenger compartment.

Always ensure the propeller shaft center support bearing is tension-free when installing the drive shaft.

See WIS document: AR41.10-D-0050H for removal and installation instructions.

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Drivetrain- Propeller Shaft Center Bearing With Protective Caps

Drivetrain- Propeller Shaft Center Bearing With Protective Caps

Date: October 11, 2010

Order No.: V-B-41.10/01a

Supersedes: V-B-41.10/01, February 9, 2010

Group: 41

Revision a:

Revised for Retrofit Information

SUBJECT:

MY-All, Model 906

Use of Modified Propeller Shaft Center Support Bearing with Protective Caps

The center support bearing without protective caps, which was previously described as noninterchangeable, can now be retrofitted on a bearing with

protective caps.

Only perform the retrofit once and where a customer has a complaint. Warranty claims will not be awarded for replacing the propeller shaft.

See relevant WIS documents copied here: AR41.10-D-0050H, AR41.10-D-0101H , AR41.10-D-0101HA, and AR41.10-D-0101I for removal and

assembly instructions.

This bulletin has been created and maintained in accordance with MBUSA-SLP S423QH001, Document and Data Control, and MBUSA-SLP

S424HH001, Control of Quality Records.

Drivetrain - Vibrations/Noise From Propeller Shaft

Drivetrain - Vibrations/Noise From Propeller Shaft

Vibrations, sometimes accompanied by noises

from the drivetrain/propeller shaft.

Topic number LI41.10-N-049335

Version 1

Design group 41.10 Propeller shaft

Date 03-25-2010

Validity Models 906.##5 and 906.##7

Reason for change

Reason for block

Complaint:

Vibrations, sometimes accompanied by noises from the drivetrain/propeller shaft.

Cause:

Universal joint worn.

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Remedy:

Install propeller shaft with revised universal joint.