Fastening the prop shaft (partially removed)

Check centering (1) for damage; replace if necessary.

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

The hard centering (2) must not be greased.

CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Lubricating grease Olistamoly 2 LN 584 LO

100 g, Tube

83 19 0 447 919

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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.

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Hand-tighten screws and nuts (arrows), but do not tighten fully.

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Install central mount (1) into the transmission tunnel with the designation TOP facing upwards.

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Position central mount.
Hand-tighten the bolts (1), but do not tighten fully.

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Replace screws.
Parts: Screws

Counter-hold the screws of the flexible disc on the nut and tighten with the screws.

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Front flexible disc to prop shaft
M12 Replace screws. Jointing torque and angle rotation must be adhered to. Tightening via screw.	Joining 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

Central mount to body
M8	Tightening torque 19 Nm

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