Install the flexible disc for the rear propeller shaft

• Replace screws and self-locking nuts.

  Parts:  Self-locking nuts and bolts

• Mount the flexible disc on the propeller shaft and tighten the bolts (arrows).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Flexible disc, rear, to prop shaft
  M12 Replace screws and nuts. Joining torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail. Tightening via screw.	Joining torque	55 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

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• Central mount with the TOP designation: 

  Install the center mount (1) with the designation TOP at the top in the transmission tunnel.

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• Position central mount.
• Position screws (1).

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• Prop shafts with a narrow universal joint: 

  Use special tool 2 464 898  and a suitable tool (1) to protect the prop shaft (2) on the central universal joint from twisting.

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• Prop shafts with a wide universal joint: 

  Secure the prop shaft with a suitable tool (1) against twisting at the middle universal joint.

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• Assemble the three-hole flange (1), flexible disc (2) and the propeller shaft (3) in the same position as marked during the disassembly.
• Replace screws.

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten the screws.
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear flexible disc to three-hole flange
  M12 Replace screws. Joining torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail. Tightening via screw.	Joining torque	55 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

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• Tighten down screws (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Install the HEAT SHIELDS .
• If installed: install the right, and on the left TORSION STRUT where required.
• Install the CONNECTING SUPPORTS on the tunnel.
• Install the UNDERBODY PLANKING of the transmission on the side.
• Install rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .