Remove/install front axle differential propeller shaft

AR41.10-P-0070MSC

Remove/install front axle differential propeller shaft

23.03.2020

Model

167 with engine 176, 177, 256.9, 264, 274

3

Propeller shaft

3f

Flange

 Warning

Risk of injury. Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.

No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.

AS00.00-Z-0009-01A

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Remove rear engine crossmember.

Model 167 with engine 177

AR22.10-P-4360MNP

Model 167 with engine 264
Model 167 with engine 274.9

AR22.10-P-4360MRK

Model 167 with engine 256.9

AR22.10-P-4360MSC

Model 167 with engine 176

AR22.10-P-4360MNO

2

Mark position of propeller shaft (3) relative to flange (3f) of front axle differential and to flange of transfer case.

 To be able to reproduce the original position when installing components.

3

Remove propeller shaft (3) from front axle differential and transfer case.

Tightening procedure for front propeller shaft

AR41.10-P-0070-03OID

Topical note

Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process

AH00.00-P-0020-01A

 Installation:
Observe tightening procedure.
Otherwise vibrations and noise can occur.

 Aid of helper required.

 Self-locking bolt, drive shaft to transfer case (to front axle)

*BA41.10-P-1003-01F

 Self-locking bolt, drive shaft to front axle gear

*BA41.10-P-1004-01F

 Retainer wrench

*164589020700

4

Remove propeller shaft (3) in downward direction.

 Installation: Make sure that the propeller shaft (3) is installed in the correct direction and at the correct position.



Check

5

Check ball joints and boots of propeller shaft (3).

 Check ball joints for wear and check boots for damage, leak tightness and correct seating; replace propeller shaft (3) if necessary.

6

Install in the reverse order.

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 167

BA41.10-P-1003-01F

Self-locking bolt, drive shaft to transfer case (to front axle)

Stage 1

Nm

40

Stage 2

°

90

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 167

BA41.10-P-1004-01F

Self-locking bolt, drive shaft to front axle gear

Stage 1

Nm

40

Stage 2

°

90