Install the central mount of the prop shaft
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- Slide the central mount (1)
onto the prop shaft.
The collar (2) must point in the driving direction toward the front prop shaft.
- Central mount diameter 30 mm (black sealing ring):
Slide on the central mount (1) all the way to the stop using special tool 0 491 491 (23 1 160) .
- Central mount diameter 35 mm (blue sealing ring):
Slide on the central mount (1) all the way to the stop using special tool 0 492 074 (33 1 020) .
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.
CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION
| Lubricating grease | 100 g, | 83 19 0 447 |
| Olistamoly 2 LN 584 LO | Tube | 919 |
- If necessary, replace the clamping ring (1) and insert it into the front prop shaft (2) .
Parts: Clamping ring
- 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.
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE PROP SHAFT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
- Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TUNNEL CONNECTING SUPPORT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
- Refer to INSTALLING UNDERSHIELD ON THE FUEL TANK ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERSHIELD ON THE LEFT FUEL TANK .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .