Version with Slide
Remove propeller shaft - version with slideRemove complete exhaust system.
Remove heat shield (1).
Unscrew holders (1 and 2) for exhaust suspension.
Remove clamp (3).
Installation:
Install clamp (3) with long collar (4) at rear.
Version with Joint Disk:
Unscrew joint disk on transmission.
Installation:
Replace stop nuts.
Tighten screw connection by way of nut.
To prevent subjecting flexible disk to torsion stress, only turn nuts/screws on flange side.
Tightening Torque, Specifications
Version with universal joint:
Unscrew universal joint on transmission.
Installation:
Replace stop nuts.
Tighten screw connection by way of nut. Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft lb).
Release threaded bush (1) with special tool 26 1 040 by a few turns.
Installation..
After installation, tighten threaded bushing with special tool 26 1 040.
Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.2 ft lb).
Caution! Removal of propeller shaft: Mark universal joint to drive flange of rear axle. This will eliminate complaints of droning.
Unscrew universal joint on final drive.
Installation:
Replace stop nuts.
Tightening torque, Specifications
Unscrew center bearing.
Installation..
Preload center mount in forwards direction by distance A = 4..6 mm.
Tightening torque: 21 Nm (15.5ft lb).
Kink propeller shaft downwards at center mount and in so doing detach from centering on manual transmission or universal joint of final drive.
Installation:
Check centering mount (4).
Replace a damaged centering mount.
Coat centering with Molykote Longterm 2 grease.