26 11 051 Replacing flexible disc 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: 26 11 1AZ .

Installation:

Fig 1: Locating ZNS Bolts And Self Locking Nuts

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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.

Installation:

Check centering mount.

Replace damaged CENTERING MOUNT .

Grease centering mount (refer to approved GREASE ).

Fig 2: Locating Centering Mount

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