26 11 052 Replacing flexible disc for rear propeller shaft

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove the EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove heat shields.

NOTE: To protect universal joints, tie back propeller shaft in area of center mount.

Removal:

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Attention!

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 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.

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Loosen screws.

Slide the propeller shaft towards the rear and remove it from the rear axle differential.

Release screws and remove flexible disc from propeller shaft.

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Installation:

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Install the flexible disc on the propeller shaft.

Insert screws and tighten.

Parts: Replace screws and self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque and angle of rotation, refer to: 26 11 4AZ .

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Attention!

The three-hole flange (1), flexible disc (2) and the propeller shaft (3) must be reassembled in the same, marked positions.

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Install propeller shaft and slide towards rear.

Parts: Replace screws.

Insert screws and tighten.

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

Required reworking:

Install heat shields.
Install the EXHAUST SYSTEM .