26 20 000 Removing and installing front propeller shaft
IMPORTANT:
Do not move vehicle under its own drive 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.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove underbody protection at front and rear . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION or 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
Release screws.
Installation note:
Replace ZNS bolts.
Tightening torque 26 11 7AZ .
Slide propeller shaft towards rear and remove.
Installation note:
Slide propeller shaft fully towards rear.
Sealing cup (1) must snap audibly into place and rest entirely on dust guard (2).