Cardan Shaft, Tunnel Support And Heat Shield

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Single-lug clip

1	Single-lug clip on cardan shaft

Fig 1: Cardan Shaft Centre Bearing Component Location With Torque Specification

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Cardan shaft centre bearing

1	Cardan shaft
2	Screws securing cardan shaft bearing to body > Tightening - torque 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
3	Cardan shaft bearing
4	Rear cardan shaft flange

Fig 2: Cardan Shaft On Rear Axle Differential Component Location With Torque Specification

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Cardan shaft on rear axle differential

1	Rear cardan shaft flange
2	Seal/no longer used
3	Plates/replace
4	Screws securing cardan shaft to rear axle differential (M10)/Replace screws and plates > Initial tightening 18 Nm > Initial tightening 50 Nm > Final tightening + 120°
5	Rear axle differential flange
6	Colour marking (matching point) - white dot
7	Colour marking (matching point) - green dot
8	Max. twist angle 30°

Fig 3: Cardan Shaft Screws Tightening Sequence

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Tightening sequence for cardan shaft to rear axle differential

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Tightening sequence for cardan shaft to rear axle differential

Fig 4: Front Tunnel Support Component Location With Torque Specification

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Front tunnel support

1	Front tunnel support
2	Screws on front tunnel support > Initial - tightening 60 Nm (44 ftlb.) > Final tightening + 45°

Fig 5: Rear Tunnel Cross Member And Heat Shield Component Location With Torque Specification

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Rear tunnel cross member and heat shield

1	Rear tunnel cross member
2	Heat shield
3	Screws on rear tunnel cross member > Tightening - torque 55 Nm (41 ftlb.)
4	Screws securing heat shield to tank holder > Tightening - torque 15 Nm (11 ftlb.)
5	Nut securing heat shield to body > Tightening - torque 2 Nm (1.5 ftlb.)