26 11 000 Removing and installing complete propeller shaft: Installation:

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Replace self-locking nuts.

Fig 1: Replacing Self-Locking Nuts

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Unscrew nuts.

Tightening torque, see 26 11 4AZ in PROPELLER SHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .

Fig 2: Removing Nuts

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With a screwdriver, press constant-velocity joint (at the disassembly grooves) off input flange.

Fig 3: Pressing Constant-Velocity Joint Off Input Flange With A Screwdriver

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IMPORTANT: Do not let propeller shaft fall into joints.

Joints and rubber sleeve on constant-velocity joint can be damaged.

Fig 4: Jointing And Rubber Sleeve On Constant-Velocity

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Brace propeller shaft on center mount and loosen nuts.

Tightening torque, see 26 11 6AZ in PROPELLER SHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .

Fig 5: Loosening Nuts Of Propeller Shaft

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Bend propeller shaft downwards on center bearing.

Remove propeller shaft from transmission output flange and remove constant-velocity joint from final drive.

NOTE: Protect constant-velocity joint from dirt with transport cap.

Fig 6: Removing Propeller Shaft From Transmission Output Flange

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Top up grease fill.

Pull out constant-velocity joint (1) up to stop.

Coat sealing faces of constant-velocity joint and input flange with grease.

Replace seal (2).

Use new nuts.

Attach propeller shaft with constant-velocity joint pulled apart to drive flange of final drive.

Fig 7: Pulling Out Constant-Velocity Joint And Seal

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IMPORTANT: The constant-velocity joint must not be compressed during assembly because the grease fill can force away the sealing ring, leading to leakage from the constant-velocity joint.

Alternately tighten 2 opposing nuts to draw constant velocity joint evenly into the input flange.

Then tighten down the remaining nuts.

Tightening torque, see 26 11 4AZ in PROPELLER SHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .

Check centering mount (4).

Replace damaged centering mount.

Grease centering mount.

Fig 8: Checking Centering Mount

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