26 11 052 Replacing flexible disc for rear propeller shaft (N20)
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Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .
NOTE:
To protect universal joints, tie back propeller shaft in area of center 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.
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.
Release propeller shaft from thee-hole flange and center mount.
Installation note:
Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque: 26 11 3/5AZ .
Release screws and remove flexible disc from propeller shaft.
IMPORTANT:
Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque and angle of rotation 26 11 4AZ .