26 11 051 Replacing flexible disk for front propeller shaft

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove propeller shaft from transmission and center bearing.

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

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

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

Tightening torque and angle of rotation: See 26 11 1AZ in 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 Flexible Disc Screws

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Installation:

Check centering mount.

Replace damaged centering mount .

Grease centering mount.

Fig 2: Locating Centering Mount

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