Remove/install propeller shaft

AR41.10-P-0050A

Remove/install propeller shaft

17.12.09

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Remove/install

1

Remove left cross strut (36), remove with reinforcement plate (36a)

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*BA61.10-P-1001-01A

2

Remove complete exhaust system

Engine 103

ra49001037000x

Engine 104

AR49.10-P-7000D

Engine 119 LH

AR49.10-P-7000E

Engine 120

AR49.10-P-7000F

3

Remove exhaust heat shield (105c)

4

Remove closing panel (33)

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*BA61.10-P-1002-01A

5

Detach reinforcement bridge (34)

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*BA61.10-P-1003-01A

6

Slacken clamping nut (3) of propeller shaft

 Models 129.058/060/061/063 and
model 129.066 up to 29.6.92
Loosen clamp nut approx one revolution, do not slide back (the rubber boot slides at the same).

*126589000100

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 Installation: Tighten clamp nut of propeller shaft, pay attention to correct of rubber boot.

*BA41.10-P-1003-01A

Observe technical modifications

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Clamp connection of propeller shaft

Converted to flexible connection.

BT41.10-P-9110-01DA

7

Detach front propeller shaft from transmission

 Flexible disk remains on propeller shaft.

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*BA41.10-P-1001-01A

8

Remove propeller shaft from rear axle center assembly.

 Flexible disk remains on propeller shaft.

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*BA41.10-P-1002-01A

9

Release fitting sleeves on flex disks

AR41.10-P-0050-09DA

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Drift for releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings

WF58.50-P-4110-01A

10

Remove bolts (7a) of propeller shaft center support bearing

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 Tighten bolts (7) only after fastening the flex disks to the transmission and rear axle center assembly.

*BA41.40-P-1001-01A

11

Pull off propeller shaft from centering spigot on transmission and rear axle and take out backwards

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 Installation: Coat splined shaft profile with MB long-term grease

*BF41.10-P-1001-01A

12

Separate front and rear propeller shaft if necessary

 Installation: Coat splined profile using Molykote grease 

Specifications for Operating Fluids sheet 266.2

Connect sections of propeller shaft

AR41.10-P-0050-05DA

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Checking

13

Check flexible couplings, centering sleeves and propeller shaft center support bearing for wear

Replace if necessary

Remove/install propeller shaft intermediate bearing and replace grooved ball bearing

AR41.10-P-0100DA

Replace centering sleeve

AR41.10-P-0200DA

14

Install in the reverse order

 Installation

Replace self-locking nuts and bolts.

Number

Designation

Model
129

BA41.10-P-1001-01A

Self-locking nut, flexible coupling to transmission or front propeller shaft

M10

Nm

40

M12

Nm

60

BA41.10-P-1002-01A

Self-locking nut, flexible coupling to rear propeller shaft or rear axle differential.

M10

Nm

40

M12

Nm

60

BA41.10-P-1003-01A

Clamping nut of propellor shaft

Nm

40

Number

Designation

Model 129

BA41.40-P-1001-01A

Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly

Self-tapping screw

Nm

-

Bolt with washer

Nm

25

Bolt with collar and self-centering tip

Nm

30

Bolt with collar and without self-centering tip

Nm

-

Number

Designation

Model 129

BA61.10-P-1001-01A

Self-locking bolt connecting rear cross strut to frame floor

Nm

120

BA61.10-P-1002-01A

Self-safety bolt of tunnel end panel to frame floor

Nm

25

BA61.10-P-1003-01A

Bolt, front stiffening bridge to frame floor assembly

Nm

25

Number

Designation

Model 129

BF41.10-P-1001-01A

Grease quantity

Centering sleeve of propeller shaft

g

6

Specifications for Operating Fluids

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0267-00A