Installing the flexible disk for the front prop shaft

• Check the centering (arrow) for damage and, if necessary, replace it.

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• Apply a thin coat of grease to the soft centering (1), if necessary.
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Lubricating grease Olistamoly 2 LN 584 LO

  100 g, Tube

  83 19 0 447 919

• Hard centering (2) must not  be greased.

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• Attach the flexible disk (1) to the prop shaft.
• Replace screws and self-locking nuts (arrows).

  Parts:  Screws, self-locking nuts

• Insert screws and tighten.
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front flexible disc to prop shaft
  M12 Replace screws. Joining torque and angle rotation must be adhered to. Tightening via screw.	Joining torque	55 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .