[W126 Coupe] rear flex disc

[David Fatovic]

what about torque specs on the bolts of the flex
discs?  Should I use locktite?

David

--- mattpetersen at ihug.co.nz wrote:

> As Dick says, definitely do as much as you can
> whilst you
> have the car apart.
> 
> I left the centre bearing and boots alone but did
> the front
> and rear flex discs. They are pretty cheap and worth
> doing
> both as you have to drop the exhaust etc to do
> either.
> 
> Matt.
> 
> > Hi David:
> >
> > When I've done these with my mechanic (3 on the
> 126
> > chassis  now) I've  dropped the driveshaft
> (carefully
> > marking the splined shaft) and  replaced both
> front &
> > rear flex disks and the center support bearing 
> all at the
> > same time.  Where you have to pull the exhaust and
> > driveshaft  cover it's just too much work to only
> do one
> > piece in my opinion.  Be  real careful with
> marking
> > (painting) the driveshaft halves for alignment  on
> the
> > splined shaft for EXACT re-assembly as the factory
> had it,
> > check  the universal for free movement should not
> be stiff
> > or catching in it's  movement.  Check the rear
> pinion seal
> > for leaks at the same time and  replace if it's
> weeping.
> > Top off the rear end if you mess with the  seal. 
> You may
> > want to order the rubber sleeve (boot) for the
> drive
> > shaft too, it will likely be cracked.
> >
> > Dick
> >
> > David Fatovic wrote:
> >
> > >has anybody replaced the rear flex disc on the
> SEC
> > >drive shaft?  I have to replace mine on my 85
> because
> > >it is shredded!  It pretty much looks like all
> the
> > >bolts are the only reason it is connected.  Just
> want
> > >to know if there are any pitfalls I should look
> for.
> > >
> > >Also should I apply any locktite to the bolts or
> not?
> > >
> > >Thanks,
> > >
> > >david
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