26 11 051 Replacing Flexible Disk For Propeller Shaft

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear underbody protection.
Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM .

Remove heat shields (1) and (2).

NOTE:

Illustration similar.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shields

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Remove TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER .
Remove PROPELLER SHAFT at transmission and centre bearing.

Release screws and remove flexible disk (1) from propeller shaft.

Tightening torque: 26 11 1AZ . See PROPELLER SHAFT COMPLETE for specs.

Installation:

Arrows (3) on circumference of flexible disk must point to flange arms (2).

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tighten down screw connection via nut only.

Fig 2: Locating Self-Locking Nuts

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Installation:

Check centering element, replace CENTERING ELEMENT if damaged.

Grease centering mount.

May be lubricated with any high temperature resistant, long-term grease (available locally).

Fig 3: Locating Centering Element

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