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Insert determined adjustment shim -1- and swing bracket for intermediate bearing -2- to other side.

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Place second adjustment shim -4- onto stud -3-.

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Tighten both plastic nuts of installation device -arrow A- again.

Centering drive shaft lengthwise 

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Slide drive shaft with alignment fixture toward rear to stop.

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Mark location of intermediate bearing to assembly (arrow-A-)

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Slide driveshaft with alignment fixture toward front to stop.

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Mark location of intermediate bearing to assembly (arrow-Be)

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Center drive shaft (arrow C):

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Intermediate bearing must be centered between markings A and B.

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Tighten intermediate bearing in centered position to 25 Nm (arrow C).

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Remove mounting fixture.
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

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Install exhaust system free of stress.

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