26 11 051 Replacing flexible disk for front propeller shaft

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Necessary preliminary tasks

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

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 Propeller Shaft Flexible Disc Screw

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Installation

Check centering mount.

Replace damaged CENTERING MOUNT .

Grease centering mount.

Fig 2: Locating Propeller Shaft Centering Mount

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