26 20 000 Removing and installing front propeller shaft

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION and retaining plate on left.
Remove holder For exhaust system from gearbox.
Tightening torque:
- N55: 18 20 1AZ
- N63: 18 20 1AZ
- S63: 18 20 1AZ

Release screws.

Tightening torque 26 11 7AZ .

Installation note:

Replace ZNS bolts.

Fig 1: Locating ZNS Bolts

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Release screws.

Tightening torque 26 11 7AZ .

Remove propeller shaft.

Installation note:

Replace ZNS bolts.

Fig 2: Locating ZNS Bolts

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