26 11 051 Replacing flexible disk for propeller shaft
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove entire system, refer to 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N62)
- Remove heat shield at front and rear, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - (6HP26Z/6HP32Z) .
- Remove transmission underbody protection, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - (6HP26Z/6HP32Z)
- Remove transmission cross-member. Refer to 22 32 001 REPLACING RUBBER MOUNT FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING .
- Detach propeller shaft: refer to 26 11 000 Removing and installing complete propeller shaft
- Unflange propeller shaft from transmission
- Release propeller shaft center bearing
- Tie propeller shaft to one side
To protect universal joints, tie back propeller shaft in area of center bearing.
Release screws and remove flexible disk (1) from propeller shaft.
Installation:
The arrow-shaped markings (3) on the circumference of the flexible disk must point in each case to the flange arms (2).
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tighten retaining screws at the screw heads only.
Tightening torque: Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Installation:
Check centering element, replace centering element if damaged. Refer to 26 11 090 Removing And Installing/Replacing Centering Mount For Propeller Shaft .
Grease centering mount.