26 11 051 Replacing flexible disk for propeller shaft
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove propeller shaft from transmission and center bearing. See 26 11 000 Removing and installing propeller shaft (cardan universal joint) completely
NOTE:
To protect universal joints, tie back propeller shaft in area of center bearing.
Release screws and remove flexible disk (1) from propeller shaft.
Tightening torque: Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT - TECHNICAL DATA - 330I, 330Ci, 330xi .
Installation:
- Arrows (3) on circumference of flexible disk must point to flange arms (2).
- Replace self-locking nuts.
- Grip heads of mounting screws of flexible disk on propeller shaft flange and tighten down at nuts.
Installation:
- Check centering element, replace centering element if damaged. See 26 11 090 Removing and installing/replacing centering mount for propeller shaft
Grease centering mount.