Remove/install propeller shaft

AR41.10-P-0050MTA

Remove/install propeller shaft

11.10.2018

Model

117, 156, 176, 246

with code M005 (4MATIC)

1

Propeller shaft intermediate bearing

4

Power take-off

7

Flex disk

2

Heat shield

5

Rear axle gear

3

Propeller shaft

6

Pilot bushing

 Danger

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

 Caution

Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts

Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.

AS00.00-Z-0017-01A

 Warning

Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.

AS00.00-Z-0002-01A

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Put transmission into neutral position.

2

Lift vehicle with lifting platform.

AR00.60-P-1000AK

3

Mark position of propeller shaft intermediate bearing (1) relative to vehicle floor in color and loosen screws.

AR41.40-P-0002-01MTA

 Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly

*BA41.40-P-1001-01G

4

Remove center muffler.

Model 117, 156, 246 with engine 270
with code M005 (4MATIC)
except code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system)
Model 176 with engine 270
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR49.10-P-4816MT

Model 117, 156, 246 with engine 270
with code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system)
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR49.10-P-4816MTA

Model 117, 156, 176 with engine 133
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR49.10-P-7100MTA

Model 117, 156, 176, 246 with engine 651.9
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR49.10-P-7100OLB

5

Remove rear muffler.

Model 117, 156, 176, 246 with engine 270
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR49.10-P-4952MT

Model 117, 156, 176 with engine 133
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR49.10-P-7100MTA

Model 117, 156, 176, 246 with engine 651.9
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR49.10-P-7100OLB

6

Remove heat shield (2) under propeller shaft (3).

7

Mark position of propeller shaft (3) on flange relative to power take-off (4) and rear axle differential (5) in color and remove propeller shaft (3).

AR41.10-P-0050-18MTA



Drift for releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings

WF58.50-P-4110-01A

Thread locking adhesive, Loctite 241

*BR00.45-Z-1001-02A

 Bolt, flexible coupling to rear axle differential

*BA41.10-P-1002-01K

 Bolt, drive shaft to transmission

*BA41.10-P-1001-01K

 Counterholder

*176589004000

8

Unscrew screws on propeller shaft intermediate bearing (1) and remove propeller shaft (3).

 Installation:
Do not tighten the screws on the propeller shaft intermediate bearing (1) until the propeller shaft (3) is tightened at the flange of the power take-off (4) and rear axle differential (5).
Otherwise vibrations may be caused in the drive train and the propeller shaft center support bearing (1) may get damaged.



Check

9

Check propeller shaft intermediate bearing (1) for damage.

If damage occurs,



Replace propeller shaft (3).

10

Check pilot bushing (6) of propeller shaft (3) for damage.

If damage occurs,



Replace pilot bushing (6).

AR41.10-P-0250MTA

11

Check flex disk (7) for damage.

If damage occurs,



Replace flexible coupling (7).

AR41.10-P-0050-18MTA



Drift for releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings

WF58.50-P-4110-01A

 Bolt, flexible coupling to rear axle differential

*BA41.10-P-1002-01K

 Bolt, flexible coupling to rear drive shaft

*BA41.10-P-1003-01K

12

Install in the reverse order.

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 117

Model 156

BA41.10-P-1001-01K

Bolt, drive shaft to transmission

Stage 1

Nm

10

10

Stage 2

Nm

27

27

Stage 3

°

90

90

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 176

Model 246

BA41.10-P-1001-01K

Bolt, drive shaft to transmission

Stage 1

Nm

10

10

Stage 2

Nm

27

27

Stage 3

°

90

90

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 117

Model 156

BA41.10-P-1002-01K

Bolt, flexible coupling to rear axle differential

Stage 1

Nm

40

40

Stage 2

°

90

90

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 176

Model 246

BA41.10-P-1002-01K

Bolt, flexible coupling to rear axle differential

Stage 1

Nm

40

40

Stage 2

°

90

90

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 117

Model 156

BA41.10-P-1003-01K

Bolt, flexible coupling to rear drive shaft

Stage 1

Nm

40

40

Stage 2

°

90

90

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 176

Model 246

BA41.10-P-1003-01K

Bolt, flexible coupling to rear drive shaft

Stage 1

Nm

40

40

Stage 2

°

90

90

 Propeller shaft intermediate bearing

Number

Designation

Model 117

Model 156

BA41.40-P-1001-01G

Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly

Nm

30

30

 Propeller shaft intermediate bearing

Number

Designation

Model 176

Model 246

BA41.40-P-1001-01G

Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly

Nm

30

30

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1001-02A

Thread locking adhesive, Loctite 241

A 002 989 94 71