Partially installing the propeller shaft
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- Check the centering (1) and replace it if necessary.
- Grease centering (1).
- Assemble the screw connections (1) of the flexible disc (2) and the three-hole flange (3) according to the self-affixed identification.
This should prevent a humming noise from the drive train during driving.
- Apply the screws (arrows) until hand-tight, do not tighten yet.
- Center mount with TOP marking:
- The center mount (1) must be installed with the TOP marking at the top in the gearbox tunnel.
- Position center mount.
- Hand-tighten the bolts (1), but do not tighten fully.
- Replace screws.
Parts: Bolts
- Provide counter support for the bolts of the flexible disc on the nut and tighten.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Rear flexible disc to transmission output flange | ||
| M12 Replace screws. Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail. Tightening via screw. |
Jointing torque Angle of rotation |
55 Nm 90° |
- Secure the special tool 0 490 504 (00 9 120) with the special tool 0 495 108 (00 9 130) on the vehicle underbody and continue to screw it in according to the angle of rotation.
- Tighten the screws (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Center mount to body | |
| M8 | 21 Nm |