26 11 051 Replacing flexible disk for propeller shaft
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove propeller shaft, see 26 11 000 Removing and installing propeller shaft (cardan universal joint) completely .
NOTE:
To protect universal joints, tie back propeller shaft in area of center bearing.
Release screws and remove flexible disk (1) from propeller shaft.
Installation:
- Arrows (3) on circumference of flexible disk must point to flange arms (2).
- Replace self-locking nuts.
- Tighten mounting screws of flexible disk on transmission flange by means of nuts only.
Tightening torque: 1AZ, see 26 11 PROPELLER SHAFT COMPLETE .
Installation:
Check centering element, replace centering element if damaged, see 26 12 001 Replacing complete propeller shaft Centre mount .
Grease centering mount.