Installing front propeller shaft at the front axle transmission

Before installing the prop shaft on the front axle transmission, all the 4 threads (1) in the drive flange must be cleaned and free from possible residues and contaminations.

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Replace screws.
Parts: Screws
A drop of Loctite 270 (2) must be given before the screw connection on each thread at the end of the respective screw (1).

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CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION

High-strength screw lock,	10 ml,	83 19 2 210
Loctite 270	Tube	337

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After the screw connection of the front prop shaft, a 30 minute hardening time must be ensured before the vehicle is operated again.

Tighten screws (arrows).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Prop shaft before the front axle differential
Replace screws. Joining torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail.	Tightening torque Angle of rotation	25 Nm 45°

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE TRANSFER BOX (ATC 13-1) .
Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE TRANSFER BOX OIL (ACTIVE TORQUE CONTROL 13-1) .
Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TUNNEL CONNECTING SUPPORT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING UNDERSHIELD ON THE FUEL TANK ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERSHIELD ON THE LEFT FUEL TANK .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to CONNECT BATTERY GROUND LEAD .