Install the central mount of the prop shaft

• Slide the central mount (1) onto the prop shaft.

  The collar (2) must point in the driving direction toward the front prop shaft.

• Central mount diameter 30 mm (black sealing ring): 

  Slide on the central mount (1) all the way to the stop using special tool 0 491 491 (23 1 160). 

• Central mount diameter 35 mm (blue sealing ring): 

  Slide on the central mount (1) all the way to the stop using special tool 0 492 074 (33 1 020). 

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  Installing the boot of the center bearing 

• Apply an even coating of grease to longitudinal splines on propeller shaft.
• Slide the bellows (1) onto the groove (2) and make sure the fit is secure.
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Lubricating grease Olistamoly 2 LN 584 LO

  100 g, Tube

  83 19 0 447 919

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• If necessary, replace the clamping ring (1) and insert it into the front prop shaft (2).

  Parts:  Clamping ring

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• Slide the front prop shaft (3) onto the longitudinal splines of the rear prop shaft (4) in accordance with the mark you made.

  The marks (arrows) must be flush.

• Slide the bellows (1) onto the groove (2) and make sure the fit is secure.

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• Slide the prop shaft together with them in the arrow direction.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE PROP SHAFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .