26 11 051 Replacing flexible disc for front propeller shaft

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove propeller shaft from transmission and center mount

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

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

IMPORTANT: Replace shiny ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque and angle of rotation: 26 11 1AZ .

Installation note:

Fig 1: Identifying Flexible Disc And Flange Arms With Screws

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Arrows (3) on circumference of flexible disc must point to flange arms (2).
Grip mounting bolts of flexible disc at propeller shaft flange at nuts and tighten down at bolt heads.

Installation note:

Check centering mount.

Replace damaged CENTERING MOUNT .

Grease centering mount (specified grease: Molykote Longterm 2 PLUS).

Fig 2: Locating Centering Mount

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