26 11 051 Replacing flexible disc for front propeller shaft

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove PROPELLER SHAFT at transmission and center bearing.

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

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

Tightening torque and angle of rotation: 26 11 2AZ .

IMPORTANT: Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.

Installation note:

During installation arrows (2) on circumference of flexible disc must point to flange arms (3).

Fig 1: Locating Screws Of Flexible Disc
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NOTE: Instead of conventional rubber flexible disks, F series also use aluminium flexible discs, which are also called EGG (constant velocity joints).

Fig 2: Locating Centering Mount

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Installation note:

Check centering mount.

Replace damaged CENTERING MOUNT .

Grease centering mount. See SPECIFIED GREASE .

Fig 3: Locating Propeller Shaft Centering Mount

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