Remove/install propeller shaft

AR41.10-D-0050H

Remove/install propeller shaft

16.08.2019

Model

900, 906

Modification notes

15.08.2019

Method modified

The whole document

Shown on model 906 except code ZG1 (All-wheel drive, engageable), except code ZG2 (All-wheel drive, permanent), except code ZG3 (Engageable all-wheel drive with transmission ratio) and except code ZG4 (Permanent all-wheel drive with transmission ratio) with 2-piece propeller shaft

1

Propeller shaft

5

Propeller shaft intermediate bearing

8

Bolts

2

Bow

6

Bolts

9

Bolts

3

Bolts

7

Bolts

10

Flex disk

4

Bolts

1

Propeller shaft

1f

Propeller shaft flange (rear axle side)

11

Cover

12

Opening

 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

 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 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

Notes on installing propeller shaft

AH41.10-N-0001-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Raise vehicle.

AR00.60-D-1000H

2

Remove brackets (2).

AR41.10-D-0050-16A

 The number of brackets (2) varies depending on the wheelbase.

 Bolt, retaining bracket to frame floor assembly

*BA41.10-N-1004-01B

3

Remove front propeller shaft intermediate bearing (5) from vehicle floor.

 Aid of helper required.

 For this purpose, remove bolts (4).

 MODEL 906 with all-wheel drive
Installation: Check for correct positioning of spacer disks.

 Screw/bolt, propeller shaft center support bearing to frame floor assembly

*BA41.40-N-1001-01A

4

Remove rear propeller shaft intermediate bearing (5) from vehicle floor.

If a 3-piece propeller shaft (1) is installed.

 Two helpers required.

 MODEL 906 with all-wheel drive
Installation: Check for correct positioning of spacer disks.

 Screw/bolt, propeller shaft center support bearing to frame floor assembly

*BA41.40-N-1001-01A

5.1

Counterhold propeller shaft (1), unscrew screws (8), and remove propeller shaft (1) with flex disk (10) from output flange of transmission.

Model 906 without all-wheel drive, model 900
If flex disk (10) is installed.

 See Fig. B.

 Aid of helper required.
If a 3-piece propeller shaft is installed, the aid of two helpers is required.

 Installation: Replace screws (8).

 Installation: Check flex disk (10) for wear and damage.

 Bolt, flexible coupling to transmission

*BA41.10-N-1012-01B

If corresponding findings are present,



Replace flex disk (10).

Model 906 with transmission 722.9

Remove/install flexible coupling of propeller shaft

AR41.10-D-0040WE

Replace flex disk (10).

Model 906 except transmission 722.9, model 900

 Replace bolts (9).

 Bolt, flexible coupling to propeller shaft

*BA41.10-N-1011-01B

5.2

Counterhold propeller shaft (1), unscrew screws (6), and remove propeller shaft (1) from output flange of transmission.

Model 906 without all-wheel drive, model 900
If flex disk (10) is not installed.

 See Fig. A.

 Aid of helper required.

 Installation: Replace screw/bolts (6).

 Propeller shaft to transmission

*BA41.10-N-1001-01B

5.3

Counterhold propeller shaft (1), remove screws and remove propeller shaft (1) from output flange of transfer case.

MODEL 906 with all-wheel drive

 Aid of helper required.

 Installation: Replace bolts.

 Nut/bolt, propeller shaft to rear axle/transfer case

*BA41.10-N-1006-01B

6

Counterhold propeller shaft (1), unscrew screws (7) from drive flange of rear axle differential, and remove propeller shaft (1).

 Aid of helper required.
If a 3-piece propeller shaft is installed, the aid of two helpers is required.

 Installation: Replace the bolts (7).

 Bolt, rear propeller shaft to rear axle

*BA41.10-N-1002-01B

 Nut/bolt, propeller shaft to rear axle/transfer case

*BA41.10-N-1006-01B



Check

7

Check propeller shaft flange (1f) for presence of opening (12) or cap (11).

If opening (12) is present and cap (11) is not present:



Install cap (11) in opening (12) up to end stop.

 Drift

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8

Install in the reverse order.

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 900

Model 906

BA41.10-N-1001-01B

Propeller shaft to transmission

M101

Stage 1

Nm

-

40

Stage 2

°

-

60

M121.5

Hexalobular bolt

Stage 1

Nm

40

40

Stage 2

°

45

45

Torx bolt E14

Stage 1

Nm

60

60

Stage 2

°

60

60

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 900

Model 906

BA41.10-N-1002-01B

Bolt, rear propeller shaft to rear axle

M101

Stage 1

Nm

40

40

Stage 2

°

60

60

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 900

Model 906

BA41.10-N-1004-01B

Bolt, retaining bracket to frame floor assembly

M121.5

Nm

100

70

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 900

Model 906

BA41.10-N-1006-01B

Nut/bolt, propeller shaft to rear axle/transfer case

M101

Stage 1

Nm

-

40

Stage 2

°

-

60

M121.5

Hexalobular bolt

Stage 1

Nm

-

40

Stage 2

°

-

45

Torx bolt E14

Stage 1

Nm

-

60

Stage 2

°

-

60

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 900

Model 906

BA41.10-N-1011-01B

Bolt, flexible coupling to propeller shaft

M12x1.5

Nm

58

58

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 900

Model 906

BA41.10-N-1012-01B

Bolt, flexible coupling to transmission

M121.5

Stage 1

Nm

60

60

Stage 2

°

60

60

 Propeller shaft intermediate bearing

Number

Designation

Model 900

Model 906

BA41.40-N-1001-01A

Screw/bolt, propeller shaft center support bearing to frame floor assembly

M10

Nm

100

135

M121.5

Nm

100

135