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Propeller shaft balancing

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Hey Guys, got a query, am gutted mechanics dismantled the prop shaft for the 323 to replace the bearing but didn't mark the connection splined :hammer .. My question therefore is does anyone have any advice on how to resolve this issue, is there markings on both sections of shaft.

Really grateful for any replies, thanks!

Vick


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From the factory they have two white paint dots which aline.

There are two possibilities, since the cross couplings on both ends are opposite.
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Re: Propeller shaft balancing

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Thank you so much, I've really been stressing about it lol, will check the dots tomorrow, cheers :banana
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