Installing the flexible disk for the front prop shaft

• Check the centering (1) for damage and, if necessary, replace it.

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• 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
  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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• If applicable, position the flexible disk (rubber) (1) with the guides (2) in the recesses in the three-hole flange (3).

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

  Parts:  Self-locking nuts and bolts

• Insert screws and tighten.
  TIGHTENING TORQUES 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 SHIELDS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
• Refer to INSTALLING CENTER STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .