26 11 000 Removing and installing complete propeller shaft (flexible disc at rear) (AWD coupe)
- With four-wheel drive and on renewal only:
After installation with diagnosis system under control unit function
Perform function check of transfer box (calibration)
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove underbody protection with holders
- Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Remove heat shields
To avoid buzzing sound after refitting the propeller shaft:
- The flexible disc connection (1) on the front and back at the propeller shaft must be marked in one plane with the flexible disc (2) and the three-bolt flange (3) before removal.
- During installation the three-bolt flange (3) must be forced back together again with the flexible disc (2) in the same position.
- Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.
Release screws.
Installation note:
- Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.
- Grip mounting bolts of flexible disc at nuts and tighten down by way of bolts.
Tighten down screws/bolts to specified torque.
Secure angle of rotation special tool 00 9 120 with magnets 00 9 130 to vehicle underbody and screw down further according to angle of rotation.
Tightening torque, 26 11 1AZ .
Release flexible disc screws at rear.
Installation note:
Replace ZNS bolts.
Tighten down screws/bolts to specified torque.
Secure angle of rotation special tool 00 9 120 with magnets 00 9 130 to vehicle underbody and screw down further according to angle of rotation.
Tightening torque, 26 11 4AZ .
Grip propeller shaft at center mount and release screws.
Tightening torque: 26 11 6AZ .
Detach propeller shaft from transmission output flange and remove towards bottom.
Installation note:
Check centering mount.
If necessary, replace damaged CENTER BEARING .
Grease centering mount.
- Grease: Molykote Longterm 2 PLUS (Dow Corning) or Optimol Olistamoly 2 (Optimol-lwerke)