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
  High-strength screw lock, Loctite 270	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.	Tightening 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 TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RETAINING PLATES .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
• Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE OIL LEVEL IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
• Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING REAR BUMPER PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH EXHAUST COVERS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR BUMPER TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE REAR AXLE COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TORSION STRUT ON THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PLANKING OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THE SIDE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANELS .
• Refer to INSTALLING COVER FOR WATER CHANNEL ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL LEFT AND RIGHT PARTIALLY .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TOP LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .