Replacing Flexible Disk for Rear Propeller Shaft

26 11 051 - Replacing flexible disc for propeller shaft





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear underbody protection.
- Remove complete exhaust system.

Note:
To protect constant-velocity joint, tie back propeller shaft in area of centre bearing.





Remove heat shields (1) and (2).

Note:
Illustration similar.





- Remove transmission cross-member.
- Remove propeller shaft Removing and Installing Complete Propeller Shaft (Constant-Velocity Joint) at transmission and centre bearing.





Release screws and remove flexible disc (1) from propeller shaft.
Tightening torque: 26 11 1AZ. Propeller Shaft Complete

Installation Note:
Arrows (3) on circumference of flexible disc must point to flange arms (2).
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tighten down screw connection via nut only.





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

Grease centring mount.