Assembly Overview - Cardan Shafts

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Cardan shafts:

Fig 1: Overview Of Cardan Shafts Assembly

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Front final drive
Front cardan shaft
Transmission with transfer gear
Transmission end damper
Rear cardan shaft
Rear final drive
Tunnel support
Screw securing damper to transfer gear → Tightening torque: 32 Nm (24 ftlb.)
Screw securing center bearing to body/replace → Initial tightening: 20 Nm (15 ftlb.) → Final tightening: +90°
Screw securing tunnel support to body → Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ftlb.)

Important notes:

The cardan shaft must not be repaired.
Do not kink the rear cardan shaft; only store and transport it in elongated position.
Set rear cardan shaft with the holder down facing upwards.
Mark the position of all parts in relation to each other before removal.
Re-install at the same position (possible bearing damage and humming noise due to imbalance if not re-installed at the same position).