Removing
1. Remove the heat shields from the catalytic converters.
2. Loosen the bolts (indicated by arrows), securing the driveshaft to the gearbox flange.
3. Loosen the bolts (indicated by arrows), that secure the driveshaft to the differential flange.
3. Loosen the fixing bolts of the intermediate support (indicated by arrows) and remove the propeller shaft.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Central propeller shaft bearing
Replacement
1. Remove the cardan shaft.
2. Mark the location of the cardan shaft sections and disconnect the front section.
3. Remove the cover, retaining ring and washer.
4. Remove the bearing housing from the mounting bracket.
5. Press out the old bearing and press on the new one.
6. Assembly is carried out in reverse order. For the correct installation of the front section of the cardan shaft, a guide slot is used (indicated by an arrow).
Flexible driveshaft connecting discs
Replacement
1. Disconnect the axle shaft from the gearbox or differential flange.
2. Move the shaft aside and remove the corresponding disk, prying it out with a screwdriver if necessary.
3. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
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