The A.R.E. System features several innovations
to minimize installation time. The System shaft (4) and coupling (6)
are machined with steeper tapers. This allows easy shaft removal from
the coupling, yet maintains a snug and concentric fit. The shaft is
secured to the coupling with a woodruff key (5) and a flanged retaining
nut (8). A self-locking set screw (7) through the side of the coupling
seats on the flange of the retaining nut, providing a positive lock
that disassembles easily for service. The retaining nut recess of the
coupling is threaded for a Separator (9). The Separator is a jacking
plug which, when threaded into the retaining nut recess with the nut
removed, pushes the shaft out of the coupling.
Also available are specialized tools for drive
shaft maintenance. The offset prop wrench (D) fits the prop nut and the
Ironman prop puller. The Ironman prop puller (C) removes 3-blade and
4-blade propellers quickly and efficiently. The coupling wrench (B)
prevents the shaft assembly from turning when removing the retaining
nut. The System socket (A) is used to remove the retaining nut, and
will work on boats with as little as 1” clearance between the coupling
face and the transmission flange.
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