26 11 051 Replacing Flexible Disk for Front Propeller Shaft

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove propeller shaft26 11 000 Removing and Installing Propeller Shaft (Inserted) Completely from transmission and center mount

NOTE: To protect universal joints, tie back propeller shaft in area of center mount.

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

IMPORTANT: Replace shiny ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque and angle of rotation: 26 11 1AZ 26 11 PROPELLER SHAFT COMPLETE .

Installation:

Arrows (3) on circumference of flexible disk must point to flange arms (2).
Grip mounting bolts of flexible disk at propeller shaft flange at nuts and tighten down at bolt heads.

Fig 1: Locating Self-Locking Nuts
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Installation:

Check centering mount.

Replace damaged centering mount26 11 090 Removing and Installing/Replacing Centering Mount for Propeller Shaft .

Grease centering mount .

Fig 2: Locating Centering Mount

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