26 11 052 Replacing flexible disc for rear propeller shaft

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .

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

IMPORTANT: Before removing propeller shaft:

The three-hole flange to the rear axle final drive is balanced with the propeller shaft.

The three-hole flange and propeller shaft must be reassembled in the same position.

Mark three-hole flange (1), flexible disc (2) and propeller shaft (3) in one plane.

Fig 1: Identifying Propeller Shaft, Flexible Disc And Three-Hole Flange

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Release propeller shaft from thee-hole flange and center mount.

Installation note:

Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque: see 3AZ and 5AZ in 26 11 PROPELLER SHAFT, COMPLETE

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

Tightening torque and angle of rotation: see 4AZ in 26 11 PROPELLER SHAFT, COMPLETE

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 2: Locating Flexible Disc ZNS Bolts

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Installation note:

Check centering mount.

Replace damaged CENTERING MOUNT .

IMPORTANT: Plastic centering mount must not be greased.

Fig 3: Locating Centering Mount

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