Installing intermediate shaft with support tube

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Coat gearing of intermediate shaft uniformly with 5 g grease.

Consumable
Lubricating grease Optitemp HT 1 LF	50 g, Tube	83230417754

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Install intermediate shaft with support tube (1) into the transfer box.

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F40/F44 B47
Install holder (2).

Tighten the screws (1).

Tightening torques

Standard screw connection M8
M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Position screws (1).
NOTE: Note the correct screw length! Screw M8x35 8.8

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torques

Intermediate shaft to transfer box
M8x35	tightening torque	19 Nm

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If installed: Install air duct.
Tighten down screws (1).

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