26 11 051 Replacing joint disk for propeller shaft

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Remove propeller shaft, refer to 26 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE PROPELLER SHAFT .

Unfasten screws and remove joint disk.

Fig 1: Removing Joint Disk

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Installation:

The screw connection may only be tightened by means of the nut.

Tightening Torque, refer to 26 11 1AZ in PROPELLER SHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .

Installation:

Joint disk must be fitted in such a way that arrows point to flange arms.

Fig 2: Identifying Arrows Point To Flange Arms

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