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26 11 051 Replacing Flexible Disk For Propeller Shaft

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: To protect constant-velocity joint, tie back propeller shaft in area of center bearing.

Remove heat shields (1) and (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shields
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Remove CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING .

Remove propeller shaft  at transmission and center bearing.

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

Tightening torque 26 11 1AZ. .

Installation: 

Arrows (3) on circumference of flexible disk must point to flange arms (2).

Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.

Tighten down screw connection via nut only.

Fig 2: Identifying Flexible Disk At Propeller Shaft
G04748992Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Check centering element, replace centering element  if damaged.

Grease centering mount.

Fig 3: Locating Centering Mount
G04748993Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.