26 20 000 Removing And Installing Front Propeller Shaft As Of 04/2010

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IMPORTANT: Do not move vehicle under its own driving power once propeller shaft has been removed.

IMPORTANT: On four-wheel drive vehicles with defective, non-engaging drive, it is imperative that the following information is taken account of.

Additional work when replacing propeller shaft .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION

Release screws.

Installation note:

Replace ZNS bolts.

Tightening torque: 26 11 9AZ .

Fig 1: ZNS Bolts

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Slide propeller shaft towards rear and remove.

Fig 2: Propeller Shaft

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Installation note:

Slide propeller shaft fully towards rear.

Sealing cup (1) must snap audibly into place and rest entirely on dust guard (2).

Fig 3: Connecting Sealing Cup and Dust Cap

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