Remove the bellows of the central mount

Preliminary work 

• Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Remove the transmission on the side UNDERBODY PLANKING
• Remove the connecting support from the TUNNEL .
• If installed: remove the right and left TORSION STRUT where required.
• Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Remove the HEAT SHIELDS .
• Remove transmission CROSS-MEMBER .
• Remove the RETAINING PLATES
• Completely remove the PROP SHAFT  (plug-in - rear flexible disc).

• Detach the bellows (1)  from the groove (2)  .
• Identify the installation position of the prop shaft (3)  and the rear prop shaft (4)  in a plane.

  The identification makes it possible for the front and rear prop shaft to be installed in the same position. This ensures that the prop shaft is balanced again in the section after installation.

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• Pull the prop shaft apart in the direction of the arrow.

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• Release the bellows (1)  out of the groove (2)  using a screwdriver and detach via the longitudinal splines.

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