26 11 051 Replacing flexible disc for front propeller shaft (N20)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PROPELLER SHAFT .

Release nuts 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 Nuts Of Flexible Disc

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

Fig 2: Identifying Aluminum Flexible Disc

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Installation note:

Check centering mount.

Replace damaged CENTERING MOUNT .

GREASE centering mount.

Fig 3: Locating Front Centering Bearing

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