26 11 051 Replacing flexible disk for front propeller shaft

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove heat shields.
Remove Propeller Shaft from transmission and centre mount.

NOTE: To protect universal joints, tie back propeller shaft in area of centre mount.

Release screws and remove flexible disk (1) from propeller shaft.

IMPORTANT: Replace shiny ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque and angle of rotation: 26 11 1AZ. Refer to 26 11 PROPELLER SHAFT COMPLETE .

Fig 1: Identifying Flexible Disk, Flange Arms And Screws

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Installation:

Arrows (3) on circumference of flexible disk must point flange arms (2).
Grip mounting bolts of flexible disk at propeller shaft flange at nuts and tighten down at bolt heads.

Installation:

Check centering mount.

Replace damaged Centering Mount .

Grease Centering Mount .

Fig 2: Identifying Centering Mount

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