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.

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

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to COMPLETELY INSTALLING THE PROP SHAFT (PLUG-IN - REAR FLEXIBLE DISC) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
• Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING CENTER STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING REAR BUMPER PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH EXHAUST COVERS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR BUMPER TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANELS .
• Refer to INSTALLING COVER FOR WATER CHANNEL ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .