26 11 052 Replacing flexible disc for rear propeller shaft

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove exhaust system.

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

IMPORTANT: Before removing propeller shaft:
The three-hole flange to the rear axle final drive is balanced with the propeller shaft.
The three-hole flange and the propeller shaft must be reassembled in the same position.
Mark three-hole flange (1), flexible disc (2) and propeller shaft (3) in one plane.

Fig 1: Locating Mark On Three-Hole Flange, Flexible Disc And Propeller Shaft In One Plane

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Release propeller shaft from thee-hole flange and centre mount.

Installation note:

Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque: 26 11 3/5AZ .

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 4AZ .

Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Locating Screws Of Flexible Disc
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Installation note:

Check centring mount.

Replace damaged CENTRING MOUNT .

IMPORTANT: Plastic centring mount must not be greased.

Fig 3: Locating Centering Mount

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