26 11 000 Removing and installing complete propeller shaft (constant-velocity joint)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear underbody protection.
- Remove complete exhaust system.
- Remove heat shield.
- Support transmission from underneath.
- Remove transmission cross-member.
Release screws.
Installation:
ZNS bolts and nuts must be replaced.
Replace self-locking nuts.
The bolt without washer may only be tightened by means of the nut.
The bolt with rolled-on washer which has ribbed teeth facing the support side must be tightened by means of the bolt.
Observe different tightening torques.
Tightening torque, 26 11 1AZ. See PROPELLER SHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Release bolts and replace.
Using a screwdriver, press constant velocity joint off drive flange at disassembly grooves.
Joints and rubber sleeve can be damaged on constant-velocity joint.
Grip propeller shaft at centre bearing and release screws.
Tightening torque, 26 11 6AZ. See PROPELLER SHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Bend propeller shaft downwards at centre bearing.
Remove propeller shaft from transmission output flange and detach constant-velocity joint from rear axle differential.
Installation:
Withdraw constant-velocity joint (1) up to stop.
Fit shims.
Attach propeller shaft with pulled-apart constant-velocity joint to drive flange of rear differential.
Alternately tighten 2 opposing screws to draw constant-velocity joint evenly into the input flange.
Replace ZNS bolts.
Tightening torque, 26 11 4AZ. See PROPELLER SHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Installation:
Check centering mount (4).
Replace damaged centering mount.
Grease centering mount.
Installation:
The aluminum propeller shaft contains a crash element.
Check the crash element before installing the propeller shaft.
Replace the propeller shaft if the crash element has been pushed together.
- Deformation travel approx. 100 mm
- Aluminum tubing
- Bearing journal