26 11 000 Removing and installing propeller shaft (cardan universal joint) completely

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Special tools required:

00 9 120
00 9 130

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove underbody protection.
Remove heat shields.

Release screws.

Installation:

Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.
Grip mounting bolts of flexible disk at nuts and tighten down by way of bolts.

Fig 1: Identifying Propeller Shaft Mounting Bolts
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Tighten down screws/bolts to specified torque.

Secure special tool angle of rotation 00 9 120 with magnet 00 9 130 to underbody and continue bolting according to angle of rotation, tightening torque: 26 11 1AZ. Refer to 26 11 PROPELLER SHAFT COMPLETE .

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool 00 9 120 And Magnet 00 9 130

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IMPORTANT: To avoid complaints of humming:
Before removing propeller shaft, mark cardan universal joint to drive flange of rear differential. Reinstall joint in accordance with marking.

Fig 3: Marking Universal Joint And Drive Flange For Alignment During Reinstallation