Overview - Driveshaft, Bolts On Transmission Side

• Do not perform any repair work on the driveshaft.

Fig 1: Driveshaft, Bolts On Transmission Side Exploded View

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1. Bolt
   • 20 Nm + 90°
   • Replace after removing
2. Driveshaft
   • Cannot be separated at the joint.
   • Removing and installing. Refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
3. Bolt
   • 50 Nm + 90°
   • Replace after removing
   • For the front flexible disc on the driveshaft
4. Bevel Box
5. Front Flexible Disc
   • Installation position: the open side of the heat shield faces the transmission
6. Bolt
   • 50 Nm + 90°
   • Replace after removing
   • For flexible disc to bevel gear
7. Double Bolt
   • 40 Nm
8. Heat Shield
9. Bolt
   • 20 Nm
10. Intermediate Bearing
    • Align free of tension
11. Bolt
    • 50 Nm + 90°
    • Replace after removing
    • For the rear flexible disc on the driveshaft
12. Rear Final Drive
    • Removing and installing. Refer to OVERVIEW - FINAL DRIVE .
13. Flexible Disc with Vibration Damper
    • Heat shield faces the driveshaft
14. Bolt
    • 50 Nm + 90°
    • Replace after removing
    • For flexible disc to final drive