Fastening the prop shaft (partially removed)
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- Check centering (1) for damage and replace if necessary.
- Apply a thin coat of grease to the soft centering (1), if necessary.
The hard centering (2) must not be greased.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONLubricating grease Olistamoly 2 LN 584 LO 100 g, Tube 83 19 0 447 919 - Replace the screws and the self-locking nuts.
Parts: Screws, self-locking nuts
- Assemble the screw connections (1) of the flexible disc (2) and the three-hole flange (3) according to the self-affixed identification.
This should prevent a humming noise from the drive train during driving.
- Hand-tighten screws and nuts (arrows), but do not tighten fully.
- Install central mount (1) into the transmission tunnel with the designation TOP facing upwards.
- Position central mount.
- Hand-tighten the bolts (1), but do not tighten fully.
- Replace screws.
Parts: Screws
- Counter-hold the screws of the flexible disc on the nut and tighten with the screws.TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Front flexible disc to prop shaft M12
Replace screws.
Joining torque and angle rotation must be adhered to.
Tightening via screw.Snug torque 55 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Secure the special tool 0 490 504 (00 9 120) with the special tool 0 495 108 (00 9 130) on the vehicle underbody and continue to screw it in according to the angle of rotation.
- Tighten down screws (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Drive shaft center bearing on body | ||
|---|---|---|
| M8 | Tightening torque | 19 Nm |