Remove/install propeller shaft

AR41.10-P-0050MFA

Remove/install propeller shaft

25.02.2020

Model

118, 177, 247

with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

Shown on model 177 with engine 282

1

Propeller shaft

3

Heat shield

2

Propeller shaft intermediate bearing

4

Heat shield

1

Propeller shaft

5

Bolts

2

Propeller shaft intermediate bearing

 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

 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

Topical note

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

AH00.00-P-0020-01A

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Put transmission into neutral position.

2

Release parking brake.

3

Remove exhaust system.

Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 260
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
with code U55 (Multi-link axle)
Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 282
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
with code U55 (Multi-link axle)
except code ME08 (Hybrid drive 75-84 kW VARIANT (INCLUDING PLUGIN))

AR49.10-P-7286MFD

Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 654
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR49.10-P-7142MFF

Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 139
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR49.10-P-7286MFG

4

Remove heat shields (3, 4).

5

Mark propeller shaft intermediate bearing (2).

 Position color markings for position of propeller shaft intermediate bearing (2) relative to frame floor assembly.

 Installation: Observe marking in order to reproduce the ex factory installation position.

6

Loosen screws (5).

 Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly

*BA41.40-P-1001-01G

7

Mark position of propeller shaft (1) at flange relative to power take-off and rear axle differential in color and remove propeller shaft (1).

AR41.10-P-0050-18MFA



Drift for releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings

WF58.50-P-4110-01A

 Aid of helper required.

 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

Remove screws (5).

9

Move propeller shaft (1) out toward rear.

 Aid of helper required.



Check

10

Check propeller shaft intermediate bearing (2) for wear and damage.

If problems exist,



Replace propeller shaft (1).

11

Check pilot bushings for wear and damage.

If problems exist,



Replace pilot bushings.

AR41.10-P-0250MFC

12

Check flex disk and propeller shaft flange for wear and damage.



AP41.10-P-4152C

If problems exist,



Replace flex disk or propeller shaft (1).

13

Install in the reverse order.

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 118, 177, 247

BA41.10-P-1001-01K

Bolt, drive shaft to transmission

Stage 1

Nm

10

Stage 2

Nm

27

Stage 3

°

90

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 118, 177, 247

BA41.10-P-1002-01K

Bolt, flexible coupling to rear axle differential

Stage 1

Nm

40

Stage 2

°

90

 Propeller shaft intermediate bearing

Number

Designation

Model 118, 177, 247

BA41.40-P-1001-01G

Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly

Nm

30