26 11 051 Replacing flexible disc for front propeller shaft

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove PROPELLER SHAFT at transmission and centre bearing.
Remove complete propeller shaft (F10, F12, F13 - S63).

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

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

IMPORTANT: Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque and angle of rotation 26 11 2AZ .

Fig 1: Locating Screws Of Flexible Disc

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NOTE: On the F10, F12, F13 - S63 a silicone flexible disc is installed instead of the conventional rubber flexible disc.

Installation note:

During installation arrows (2) on circumference of flexible disc must point to flange arms (3).

NOTE: Instead of conventional rubber flexible disks, F series also use aluminium flexible discs, which are also called EGG (constant velocity joints).

Fig 2: Identifying EGG (Constant Velocity Joints)

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Installation note:

Check centring mount.

Replace damaged CENTRING MOUNT .

Grease centring mount. See DRIVESHAFT -- OPERATING FLUIDS .

Fig 3: Locating Centering Mount

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