26 20 000 Removing and installing front propeller shaft

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IMPORTANT: Do not move vehicle with drive power once propeller shaft has been removed.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws.

Installation:

Replace screws.

Tightening torque, see 26 11 9AZ .

Fig 1: Locating Screws

G00489725

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Slide propeller shaft towards rear and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Propeller Shaft

G00489726

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Installation:

Slide propeller shaft fully towards rear.

Cup seal (1) must snap audibly into place and rest entirely on dust guard (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Cup Seal And Dust Guard On Drive Shaft

G00489727

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