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26 11 000 Removing and installing complete propeller shaft (constant-velocity joint)

Necessary preliminary work: 

IMPORTANT: To avoid buzzing sound after refitting the propeller shaft:
  1. The flexible disc connection (1) on the front at the propeller shaft must  be marked in one plane with the flexible disc (2) and the three-bolt flange (3) before removal.
  2. During installation the three-bolt flange (3) must be forced back together again with the flexible disc (2) in the same position.
  3. Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.
Fig 1: Identifying Flexible Disc Connection And Bolt Flange
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Release screws.

Installation note: 

Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque 26 11 1AZ .

Fig 2: Locating ZNS Bolts
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IMPORTANT: To avoid buzzing sound after refitting the propeller shaft:
Mark the installation position.

Release screws.

Replace bolts and shims (1).

Fig 3: Locating Bolts Of Propeller Shaft
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With a screwdriver, press constant-velocity joint (at the disassembly grooves) off input flange.

Fig 4: Pressing Constant-Velocity Joint
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IMPORTANT: Do not let propeller shaft fall into joints.
Joints and rubber sleeve on constant-velocity joint can be damaged.
Fig 5: Locating Rubber Sleeve On Constant Velocity Joint
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Release screws (1).

Remove panel (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Screws And Panel
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Hold down propeller shaft on center mount and release screws (1).

Tightening Torque 26 11 5AZ .

Fig 7: Identifying Screws Of Propeller Shaft
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Bend propeller shaft downwards on center bearing.

Remove propeller shaft from transmission output flange and remove constant-velocity joint from rear axle differential.

Fig 8: Removing Propeller Shaft From Transmission Output Flange
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Installation note: 

Pull out constant velocity joint (1), up to limit position.

Install shim.

With constant velocity joint pulled apart, attach propeller shaft to drive flange of rear axle final drive.

Alternately tighten 2 opposing screws to draw constant-velocity joint evenly into the input flange.

Fig 9: Pulling Out Constant Velocity Joint
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Replace ZNS bolts and shims.

Tightening Torque 26 11 8AZ .

Installation note: 

Check centering mount (4).

REPLACE DAMAGED CENTERING MOUNT .

Grease centering mount.

Grease, refer to OPERATING FLUIDS .

Fig 10: Identifying Centering Mount Grease Application Area
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