Front Flexible Disc, Removing And Installing: Removing

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NOTE:

A two-column workshop hoist should be used when working on the driveshaft.

Label the position of all the parts to each other before removing them. Install in the same position otherwise the imbalance will be excessive and the bearings could get damaged causing rumbling noises.

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

-- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Lay the driveshaft down fully extended.

The following illustration shows it installed.

Remove the front flexible disc from the driveshaft -arrows-.

Fig 1: Removing Front Flexible Disc From Driveshaft

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

Fig 2: Counterholding Rear Final Drive To Loosen And Tighten Driveshaft

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