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-  Remove mounting bolts for both driveshaft 
flanges. 
     
-  Remove upper three mounting bolts for each 
driveshaft constant velocity joint. 
     
-  Back off mounting bolts for center support 
slightly. 
     
Only for carbon fiber driveshafts: 
    
Spacer pieces are attached to 3405 alignment fixture via a chain. 
Arrow -A- points in direction of travel.  
WARNING! 
Assembly tool must rest on both steel rings -1- before tightening 
plastic nut -A-. If that is not the case, the surface of the carbon fiber 
driveshaft can be damaged and must be replaced see Important 
notes  Page 39
-74
   -  Place spacer pieces -2- onto 3405 alignment fixture (distance 
dimension = 10 mm). 
-  Using spacer pieces -2-, hook in 3405 alignment fixture according to 
illustration. 
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Driveshaft, adjusting
 
     
Special tools and equipment  
    
Adjustments must be made very carefully as a poorly adjusted driveshaft 
is usually the cause of vibrations and humming noises.  
 Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26; removing and 
installing exhaust system   
3405 alignment fixture 
- Observe notes   page 39
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-  Remove crossmember below exhaust system if installed.
-  Remove rear part of exhaust system starting at clamp to gain access to 
the driveshaft: -  Remove heat shields above driveshaft.
-  Release mounting bolts for center support slightly.
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