Installing front propeller shaft at the front axle transmission
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- 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.
- 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 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.
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 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 .