26 11 051 Replacing flexible disc for propeller shaft

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear underbody protection.
Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM .

NOTE: To protect constant-velocity joint, tie back propeller shaft in area of center bearing.

Remove heat shields (1) and (2).

NOTE: Illustration similar.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shields

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Remove transmission cross-member . See REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING (MANUAL) or REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING (AUTOMATIC)
Remove PROPELLER SHAFT at transmission and center bearing.

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

Tightening torque: 26 11 1AZ .

Installation:

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

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tighten down screw connection via nut only.

Fig 2: Locating Flexible Disc Nut

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Installation:

Check centering element, replace CENTERING ELEMENT if damaged.

Grease centering mount .

Fig 3: Locating Centering Element

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