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'Stormcloud' update - flex discs and glow plugs

04-01-2018, 12:23 AM

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'Stormcloud' update - flex discs and glow plugs

03/11/2018 Replaced flex discs using two MB Flexible Joint Disc Kits (MB 126-410-02-15).
Discs are marked 116-411-02-05.
Flange positions front and rear were marked with white correction fluid prior to removing bolts to aid in maintaining original driveshaft balance on reassembly.
Rear centering sleeve (115-410-00-32) damaged when removing rear flex disc, but it is still usable.
Will replace rear centering sleeve when axles are rebooted at a later date.

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