Rear Flexible Disc, Removing And Installing: Installing: Notes

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Gaskets in driveshaft flanges -arrow- must not be damaged when removing and installing.

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Replace the driveshaft if it is damaged.

Do not tip rear driveshaft tube, push horizontally onto the alignment pins.

Install all driveshaft parts marked in relation to each other in same position when reinstalling.

-- Attach the flexible disc to the driveshaft using new bolts.