Installing the boot of the center bearing

• Apply an even coating of grease to longitudinal splines on propeller shaft.
• Push boot (1)  onto the groove (2)  and make sure it fits firmly.
  CONSUMABLE - LUBRICATING GREASE DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Lubricating grease	100 g,	83 19 0 447
  Olistamoly 2 LN 584 LO	Tube	919

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• If applicable, insert a new clamping ring (1)  into the front propeller shaft (2)  .

  Parts:  Clamping ring

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• Push the front propeller shaft (3)  according to the marking you have made onto the longitudinal splines of the rear propeller shaft (4)  .

  The marks must be aligned (arrows).

• Push boot (1)  onto the groove (2)  and make sure it fits firmly.

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• Push the juncture shaft together in the direction of the arrow.

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Follow-up work 

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