26 20 000 Removing And Installing Front Propeller Shaft (S63)

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IMPORTANT: Do not move vehicle under its own driving 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.

Additional work when replacing propeller shaft .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM

Release screws (1) and remove air deflector (2).

Tightening torque: 24 00 6AZ .

Fig 1: Screws And Air Deflector

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Release screws and remove heat shield (1).

Tightening torque: 24 00 7AZ .

Fig 2: Screws Of Heat Shield

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Release screws.

Installation note:

Replace ZNS bolts.

Tightening torque: 26 11 9AZ .

Fig 3: ZNS Bolts

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Slide propeller shaft towards rear and remove.

Fig 4: Sliding Propeller Shaft

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Installation note:

Slide propeller shaft fully towards rear.

Sealing cup (1) must snap audibly into place and rest entirely on dust guard (2).

Fig 5: Connectiong Sealing Cup To Dust Guard

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