Fastening the prop shaft (partially removed)

Check centering (1) for damage and 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: Screw

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

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Front flexible disc to prop shaft
M12 Replace screws. Joining torque and angle rotation must be adhered to. Tightening via screw.	Snug torque	55 Nm
	Angle of rotation	90°

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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 TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Drive shaft center bearing on body
M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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