Rear Flexible Disc, Removing And Installing: Removing

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NOTE:

Working on the driveshaft should only be performed with the vehicle on a two-column workshop hoist.

Mark the position of all the parts before removing them. Install the parts in the same position, otherwise the imbalance can damage the bearing causing a humming noise.

Do not bend the driveshaft, only store and move when fully extended.

The following applies only to installing the removed parts.

-- Before removing, see if there is a marking (color dot) on the flexible disc and on the flange/final drive as well as on the flange/driveshaft -arrows-. If the dot is not there, mark the installed position of the flexible disc -arrows-.

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Support the front section of the exhaust system using the :VAS6931 .

-- Separate the exhaust system at the clamping sleeve -arrows- and remove the rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS [For engine(s) CRUA] or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS [For engine(s) CNSB, CNSA, CXBB, CXBA, CXCB, CXCA] .

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NOTE:

Do not bend the exhaust system decoupling element more than 10° or it could be damaged.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- from the pendulum support.

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-- Press the >>engine and transmission<< forward slightly and secure it with a suitable piece of wood -A-.

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-- Remove the center tunnel heat shield under the intermediate bearing. Refer to appropriate service information. .

-- Remove the flexible disc with the vibration damper from the rear final drive -arrows-.

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-- Counterhold using :T10172 when loosening and tightening the bolts.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the intermediate bearing.

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-- Remove the driveshaft from the final drive and lay it on the tunnel brace; place a cloth on the tunnel brace to protect the shaft.

-- When removing and installing the driveshaft, always be careful not to damage the bushing -arrow-.

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-- Secure the intermediate bearing to the body with two bolts -arrows- after removing the driveshaft. This way the front flexible disc will not be unnecessarily loaded.

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Remove the rear flexible disc with the vibration damper from the driveshaft.