Removing the centering for the prop shaft

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Use special tool 2 450 247 to remove the centering bearing.

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Insert pin (1) and pin (2) of the special tool 2 450 247 in the centering bearing of the prop shaft.
Twist pin (1) by 90° in the arrow direction in relation to the pin (2) .

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Insert the pin (2) between pins (1) and (3) of the special tool 2 450 247 in the centering bearing of the prop shaft.
Twist pin (2) by 90° in the arrow direction.

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Lock the special tool 2 450 247 by twisting the sleeve (1) .

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Install the guide sleeve (1) .
Screw the spindle (3) with the special tool 2 450 247 (2) and support at the guide sleeve (1) .

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Turn the nut (1) in the arrow direction and pull out the centering bearing.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING PROP SHAFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CROSS-MEMBER WITH TORSION STRUTS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT ON THE TUNNEL AT FRONT AND REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .