Replacing Flexible Disk for Rear Propeller Shaft

26 11 051 - Replacing flexible disk for propeller shaft





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove entire system Removing and Installing Complete Exhaust System
- Remove heat shield Removing and Installing Automatic Transmission (6HP26Z/6HP32Z) at front and rear
- Remove transmission underbody protection Removing and Installing Automatic Transmission (6HP26Z/6HP32Z)
- Remove transmission cross-member.
- Detach propeller shaft Removing and Installing Complete Propeller Shaft:
- Unflange propeller shaft from transmission
- Release propeller shaft center bearing
- Tie propeller shaft to one side
To protect universal joints, tie back propeller shaft in area of center bearing.





Release screws and remove flexible disk (1) from propeller shaft.

Installation Note:
The arrow-shaped markings (3) on the circumference of the flexible disk must point in each case to the flange arms (2).
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tighten retaining screws at the screw heads only.
Tightening torque: 26 11 1AZ [1][2]Drive/Propeller Shaft.





Installation Note:
Check centering element, replace centering element Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Centering Mount for Propeller Shaft if damaged.

Grease centering mount.