26 11 052 Replacing flexible disc for rear propeller shaft (Countryman base ALL4 AWD, Countryman S ALL4 AWD, Countryman JCW ALL4 AWD)

Preliminary work needed:

Remove exhaust system.
Remove heat shields.
Unlock the TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK .

Removal:

Unscrew the screws (1).

IMPORTANT: The rear part of the propeller shaft must not hang freely, otherwise the bellows of the center propeller will be damaged.
It is mandatory to support the propeller shaft with a lever around the central mount to protect joints.

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Loosen screws.

Push the propeller shaft towards the front and remove from the rear axle differential.

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

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Installation:

Check centering.

Replace damaged CENTRAL MOUNT .

IMPORTANT: Plastic central mount must not be greased.

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

Install flexible disc (1).

Parts: Replace ZNS screws and self-locking nuts.

Insert screws and tighten.

Tightening torque and angle of rotation 26 11 3AZ .

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Install propeller shaft and push towards the front.

Parts: Replace screws.

Insert screws and tighten.

Tightening torque 26 11 2AZ .

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Install central mount.

Logs (1) must point downwards at installation.

Insert screws and tighten.

Tightening torque 26 11 4AZ .

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Required follow-up work:

Install heat shields.
Install exhaust system.