Installing Cardan Flange - Manual Transmission
- Halfshaft flange
- Collar nut
- Screw locking lacquer (Loctite 243 or Omnifit 50 M)
- Degrease the pinion shaft journal (splines and thread), halfshaft flange splines and thread of the collar nut with cleaning agent (e.g. Loctite quick cleaner).
- Coat halfshaft flange splines with screw locking lacquer (e.g. Loctite 243 or Omnifit 50 M) and fit the flange.
- Coat sealing surface and thread of collar nut with screw locking lacquer (e.g. Loctite 243 or Omnifit 50 M) and fit the collar nut.
- Tighten the collar nut.
Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2 Collar nut for cardan flange Tightening torque 120 Nm (89 ft. lb.)