26 11 000 Removing And Installing Propeller Shaft - Version With Slide: Installation:

Install bar (3) with long collar (4) towards front.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tighten screw connection by way of nut.

To prevent subjecting flexible disk to torsion stress, only turn nuts/screws on flange side.

Fig 1: Tightening Screw Connection

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Replace self-locking nuts.

Tighten screw connection by way of nut.

Release threaded sleeve (1) several turns with special tool

Fig 1: Releasing Threaded Sleeve

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Tightening torque, 26 11 3AZ. Refer to 26 11 PROPELLER SHAFT, COMPLETE .

After completing installation, tighten threaded sleeve with special tool 26 1 040.

Fig 1: Marking Propeller Shaft

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Remove universal joint from final drive.

Release nuts.

Fig 2: Removing Universal Joint

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Tightening torque, 26 11 4AZ. Refer to 26 11 PROPELLER SHAFT, COMPLETE .

Replace self-locking nuts.

Grip propeller shaft at center mount and release nuts.

Fig 1: View Of Center Mount

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Tightening torque 26 11 6AZ. Refer to 26 11 PROPELLER SHAFT, COMPLETE .

Pretension center mounts in direction of travel 4... 6 mm (A).

Bend propeller shaft downwards at center mount and in so doing detach centering mount on manual transmission/universal joint from final drive.

Fig 1: Detaching Center Mount

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Check centering mount (4).

Fig 1: Checking Centering Mount

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Replace a damaged centering mount.

Coat centering mount with Molykote Longterm 2 grease. .