ar4110p0070rt

Remove/install front axle transmission propeller shaft

Type ar · topic 41.10 · version 0601 · 2011-11-21

Applies to: MODEL 251 With 4MATIC

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 41 Propeller shaft › 41.10 Propeller shaft — Series 251

EinPAS 17 Drivetrain/axle › 17.40 Propeller shaft › 17.40.30 Drive/all-wheel drive propeller shaft — Series 251

AR41.10-P-0070RT

Remove/install front axle transmission propeller shaft

15.11.11

MODEL 251
With 4MATIC

Remove/install front axle transmission propeller shaft

P41.10-2266-06

1 Propeller shaft

2 Bolts

3 Shims

Remove/install

Danger!

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

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

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

Danger!

Risk of injury caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases, even sever extremities

No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating range of the mechanism when moving components.

AS00.00-Z-0009-01A

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

1

Remove rear engine crossmember

The rear engine mount remains on the transfer case.

Engine 272, 273, 276, 642

AR22.10-P-1180GZD

Engine 113

AR22.10-P-1170RT

Engine 156

AR22.10-P-1170GZS

2

Lower transfer case

3

Mark position of propeller shaft (1) relative to flange of front axle gear and relative to flange of transfer case.

In order when installing to be able to reproduce the installation position used by the plant.

4

Remove bolts (2) from transfer case

Installation: It is essential to observe the tightening pattern otherwise noise development and vibrations can occur in the drive train.

AR41.10-P-0070-03GZ

Installation: Check for cleanliness of contact surfaces, if necessary clean contact surfaces of bolts (2).

Replace bolts (2).

*BA41.10-P-1003-01G

*164589020700

5

Remove bolts (2) from front axle gear

Installation: It is essential to observe the tightening pattern otherwise noise development and vibrations can occur in the drive train.

AR41.10-P-0070-03GZ

Installation: Check for cleanliness of contact surfaces, if necessary clean contact surfaces of bolts (2).

Replace bolts (2).

*BA41.10-P-1004-01G

*164589020700

6

Remove propeller shaft (1) downward

Installation: Make sure that the installation direction of the propeller shaft (1) is correct.

Checking

7

Check constant velocity joint and double cardan U-joint for wear or damage

If necessary, replace propeller shaft (1).

8

Install in the reverse order

Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 251

BA41.10-P-1003-01G

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

Stage 1

Nm

40

Stage 2

°

90

BA41.10-P-1004-01G

Self-locking bolt, propeller shaft to front axle gear

Stage 1

Nm

40

Stage 2

°

90

Remove/install front axle transmission propeller shaft

Retainer wrench

164 589 02 07 00

Referenced documents