26 11 051 Replacing Joint Disk For Propeller Shaft

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Remove propeller shaft. See Removing And Installing Complete Propeller Shaft .

Unfasten Screws And Remove Joint Disk.

Installation:

The screw connection may only be tightened by means of the nut.
Tightening torque, see PROPELLER SHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Removing Joint Disk Nuts

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Installation:

Joint disk must be fitted in such a way that arrows point to flange arms.

Fig 2: Installing Joint Disk

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