26 11 051 Replacing Flexible Disk For Propeller Shaft
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear underbody protection.
- Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM .
NOTE:
To protect constant-velocity joint, tie back propeller shaft in area of center bearing.
Remove heat shields (1) and (2).
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.
Installation:
Check centering element, replace centering element if damaged.
Grease centering mount.