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).
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Loctite 270 high-strength thread lock

  10 ml, Tube

  83 192210 337

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  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).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRANSFER BOX (ATC 13-1) .
• Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
• Refer to ACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE TRANSFER BOX OIL (ACTIVE TORQUE CONTROL 13-1) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE AIR DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
• Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT TENSION STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .