For cars with a vibration damper on the Active on Demand Coupling flange

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Screws From Joint Using Counterhold (9512940)

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Use counterhold 9512940 .

Leave one screw in place by a few threads for safety.

Fig 2: Flange With Hole Pattern For Both 4 And 6 Bolts

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On flange with hole pattern for both 4 and 6 bolts, press loose the prop shaft from the AOC-coupling by threading in a bolt M8 20 mm long from the rear through one of the threaded holes that are not used.

Fig 3: Identifying Center Bearing Support Screws Of Propeller Shaft

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Remove the screws from the support for the center bearing for the propeller shaft.

Slacken off the screws in the support for the center bearing on the right-hand side a few turns. Fully remove the screws on the left-hand side.

Let the center support hang down so that the propeller shaft can be angled.

Remove the screw from the joint.

Press the shaft joints together. Remove the shaft from the carrier plate. Move the shaft to one side.

Tie up the shaft.