26 11 052 Replacing flexible disc for rear propeller shaft

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove the COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Remove the UNDERBODY PROTECTION (FRONT) and REAR ENGINE UNDERCOVER .
• Unlock the parking lock.

Removal: 

Release screws (1).

Attention! 

The rear part of propeller shaft may not  hang freely, otherwise the gaiter of the center propeller will be damaged.

It is mandatory  to support the propeller shaft with a lever around the center mount to protect joints.

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Loosen screws.

Push the propeller shaft towards the front and remove from the rear axle differential.

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

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Installation: 

Check centering.

Replace damaged CENTERING MOUNT. 

Attention! 

Plastic centering mount must not be greased.

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

Install flexible disc (1).

Parts:  Replace ZNS screws and self-locking nuts.

Insert screws and tighten.

Tightening torque and angle of rotation, refer to: 26 11 3AZ.

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Install propeller shaft and push towards the front.

Parts:  Replace screws.

Insert screws and tighten.

Tightening torque, refer to: 26 11 2AZ

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Install center mount.

Logs (1) must point downwards at installation.

Insert screws and tighten.

Tightening torque, refer to: 26 11 4AZ.

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install the UNDERBODY PROTECTION (FRONT) and REAR ENGINE UNDERCOVER .
• Install the COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM.