26 20 000 Removing and installing front propeller shaft
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IMPORTANT:
Do not move vehicle with engine power once propeller shaft has been removed.
IMPORTANT:
On four-wheel drive vehicles with defective, non-engaging drive, it is imperative that the following information is taken account of
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IMPORTANT:
If the vehicle has been moved under engine power with a non-engaging drive system (e.g. front propeller shaft defective and no longer engaging with the front differential or 1 output shaft no longer engaging with drive flange), it is imperative that the transfer box is calibrated after repairing the propeller shaft/output shaft(s).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION and retaining plate on left.
- Remove holder For exhaust system from gearbox.
Tightening torque:
For N57: 18 20 1AZ
For N52T: 18 20 1AZ
For N55: 18 20 1AZ
For N63: 18 20 1AZ
For S63: 18 20 1AZ
For N20: 18 20 1AZ
Release screws.
Tightening torque 26 11 7AZ .
Installation note:
Replace ZNS bolts.
Release screws.
Tightening torque 26 11 7AZ .
Remove propeller shaft.
Installation note:
Replace ZNS bolts.