Remove/install propeller shaft

AR41.10-P-0050OID

Remove/install propeller shaft

25.03.2020

Model

167 with engine 654.9, 656

Modification notes

24.03.2020

Document completely revised.

Shown on model 167.117 with engine 654.9

1

Propeller shaft

3

Propeller shaft intermediate bearing

4

Flex disk

Shown on model 167.117 with engine 654.9

2

Reinforcement

5

High-voltage plug

6

Cable duct

7

High-voltage line

8

Bolts

9

Bracket

10

Bolts

11

Cable duct

N129/1

Power electronics control unit

N33/5

High-voltage PTC heater

 Danger

Risk of death when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC)

Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines.Model 167.117/317 with engine 654.9

AS00.00-Z-0035-01A

 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

 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

Topical note

General information on vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system as well as personal protective equipment

Model 167.117/317 with engine 654.9

AH00.00-Z-0300-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Secure vehicle to prevent it moving away.

2

Shift automatic transmission into neutral position.

3

Release parking brake.

4

Perform power disconnect of high-voltage on-board electrical system.

Model 167.117/317 with engine 654.9

AR47.70-P-1000MEH

5

Remove exhaust system.

AR49.10-P-7142OID

6

Remove rear left and right underfloor paneling.

AR61.30-P-1001ME

7

Remove all heat shields under propeller shaft(1).

8

Remove high-voltage plug (5) from high-voltage PTC heater (N33/5).

Model 167.117/317 with engine 654.9

Topical note

Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

Notes on safety-relevant components

AH00.00-Z-0019-01A

AR47.70-P-0005-01MEH

9

Seal high-voltage plug (5) and high-voltage connection on high-voltage PTC heater (N33/5) with protective covers.

Model 167.117/317 with engine 654.9

 Set of protective caps

*001589009100

10

Remove cable duct (6) with high-voltage line (7) from reinforcement (2) and underbody and place to one side.

Model 167.117/317 with engine 654.9

 Clip remover

*452589016300

11

Remove bolts (8) and remove bracket (9).

 Installation: Note the installation position of holder (9).

 Model 167 with engine 654.9, 656Bolt, center reinforcement to frame floor assembly

*BA49.10-P-1010-02T

12

Support power electronics control unit (N129/1) using major assembly mount and mounting plate.

Model 167.117/317 with engine 654.9



000 588 10 62 00 Support plate

WS26.00-P-3309B



000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount

WS01.00-P-0092B

13

Remove screws (10).

 Bolt, center reinforcement to frame floor assembly

*BA49.10-P-1010-02T

14.1

Remove reinforcement (2).

Model 167 (except 167.117/317) with engine 654.9
Model 167 with engine 656

14.2

Detach reinforcement (2) from cable duct (11) and remove downwards.

Model 167.117/317 with engine 654.9

 Installation: Observe installation position of reinforcement (2) between holder for power electronics control unit (N129/1) and underbody.

 Clip remover

*452589016300

15

Mark propeller shaft (1) relative to flanges at transfer case and rear axle differential.

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

16

Mark propeller shaft intermediate bearing (3) relative to underbody.

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

17

Loosen screws on propeller shaft intermediate bearing (3).

 Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly

*BA41.40-P-1001-01C

18

Remove propeller shaft(1) from transfer case.

Tightening procedure for rear propeller shaft to transfer case

AR41.10-P-0050-17MSC

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

 Helper required.

 Self-locking screw/bolt of propeller shaft at transfer case/adapter housing (to rear axle)

*BA41.10-P-1001-01F

 Retainer wrench

*164589020700

19

Remove flex disk (4) from rear axle differential.



Drift for releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings

WF58.50-P-4110-01A

AR41.10-P-0040-02MSC

 Installation:
Observe the markings made during removal.
Otherwise noise and vibrations will occur.

 The flex disk (4) remains on the propeller shaft(1).

 Helper required.

 Self-locking screw/bolt on rear propeller shaft/rear axle differential

*BA41.10-P-1002-01F

 Counterholder

*176589004000

20

Remove screws from propeller shaft intermediate bearing(3) and remove propeller shaft(1).

 Installation:
Observe markings.
First tighten screws lightly by hand and secure only after propeller shaft (1) is secured to the transfer case and flex disk (4) is secured to the rear axle differential.
Otherwise vibrations and damage will occur in the drivetrain.


Make sure that the propeller shaft halves do not fall apart.
Otherwise damage will occur.

 Helper required.



Check

21

Check propeller shaft intermediate bearing (3) for wear and damage.

If problems exist,



replace drive shaft (1).

22

Check pilot bushings for wear and damage.

If problems exist,



replace drive shaft (1).

23

Check flex disk(4) for damage and wear.



AP41.10-P-4152B

If problems exist,



Replace flex disk (4).

 Self-locking screw/bolt on rear propeller shaft/rear axle differential

*BA41.10-P-1002-01F

 Counterholder

*176589004000

24

Install in the reverse order.

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 167

BA41.10-P-1001-01F

Self-locking screw/bolt of propeller shaft at transfer case/adapter housing (to rear axle)

Stage 1

Nm

40

Stage 2

°

90

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 167

BA41.10-P-1002-01F

Self-locking screw/bolt on rear propeller shaft/rear axle differential

Self-locking nut

Nm

-

Direct threaded connection

Stage 1

Nm

60

Stage 2

°

90

 Propeller shaft intermediate bearing

Number

Designation

Model 167

BA41.40-P-1001-01C

Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly

Nm

25

 Exhaust system

Number

Designation

Model 167 with engine 654

Model 167 with engine 656

BA49.10-P-1010-02T

Bolt, center reinforcement to frame floor assembly

M10

Nm

50

50