26 20 000 Removing And Installing Front Propeller Shaft

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IMPORTANT: Do not move car by means of engine power once drive shaft has been removed.

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove reinforcement plate.

Important notes on installation are described in this work step.

Unfasten screws.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts. See PROPELLER SHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Installing Self-Locking Nuts

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Push propeller shaft back.

Remove flexible disk with centering flange.

Fig 2: Removing Flexible Disk With Centering Flange

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NOTE: Check sealing ring and replace if necessary.

Fig 3: Checking Sealing Ring

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NOTE: Fit flexible disk must in such a way that arrows point to flange arms.

Fig 4: Installing Flexible Disk

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Detach propeller shaft from transfer box.

NOTE: Apply a thin coat of grease to splines. Grease: Weicon Antisieze.

Fig 5: Removing Propeller Shaft From Transfer Box

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Installation:

Check centering mount (1). Replace a damaged centering mount. Grease centering mount. See PROPELLER SHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 6: Checking Centering Mount

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