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Removing and installing propeller shaft - AR41.10-P-0050EA

MODEL 170, 202, 208 

Fig 1: Identifying Propeller Shaft Remove/Install Components - Model 170, 202, 208
G04715530
MODIFICATION NOTES

18.6.97 Spare part modification: Propeller shaft hole circle diameter modified at front Work step 16  
REMOVINGINSTALLING Removal, installation    
1 Remove lower part of engine encapsulation Model 202.1  
2 Remove rear left frame cross brace Model 170, 208.4  
3 Remove exhaust system downstream of connector Model 202.0 BA61.10-P-1001-01A
4 Unhook suspension rubbers of exhaust system Models 170, 202.1, 208
IMPORTANT Support exhaust system at rear muffler
 
5 Detach exhaust shield (105c) from tunnel    
6 Detach rear transverse bridge (21) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 202, 208  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 170 *BA61.10-P-1001-01C 
7 Detach reinforcement brace (27) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 202, 208 *BA61.10-P-1004-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 170 *BA61.10-P-1002-01C 
8 Loosen clamping nut of propeller shaft (3) Model 202 up to approx. 10/95
IMPORTANT Loosen clamping nut approx. one turn, do not slide back rubber boot (the rubber boot slides with it)
SPECIAL TOOL Models 202.01/020/022/1
*BA61.10-P-1003-01A
    SPECIAL TOOL Model 202.028 Fig 3
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Figure
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Tighten clamping nut of propeller shaft, ensure correct fit of rubber boot. Comply with technical modification ↓ *BA41.10-P-1003-01A 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Clamping joint of propeller shaft Changed over to slide connection.  
9 Loosen bolts (7a) of propeller shaft intermediate bearing IMPORTANTInstallation:  Only tighten bolts (7a) after fixing the flexible disks on the transmission and rear axle.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
BT41.10-P-9110-01DA 
10 Remove rear engine mount Model 170, 208 with automatic transmission *BA41.40-P-1001-01A 
11 Detach front propeller shaft from transmission IMPORTANT The flexible disk remains on the propeller shaft
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
AR22.10-P-1160HB
    Comply with technical modifications ↓ *BA41.10-P-1001-01A 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Vibration damper not used on front propeller shaft Models 202.018/020 with automatic transmission (722.422)  
12 Detach rear propeller shaft from rear axle center assembly IMPORTANT The flexible disk remains on the propeller shaft
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
BT41.10-P-0002-01A 
13 Loosen fitted sleeves of flexible disks   *BA41.10-P-1002-01A 
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Drift punch for loosening fitted sleeves in flexible disks   AR41.10-P-0050-09DA 
14 Unscrew bolts (7a) of propeller shaft intermediate bearing IMPORTANT Support propeller shaft WF58.50-P-4110-01A
15 Pull propeller shaft off centering spigot on transmission and rear axle and remove to the rear FLUID SPECIFICATION
IMPORTANTInstallation:  With plastic or multi-alloy bearing bushes, pack cavities of both centering sleeves with multi-purpose grease.
 
16 Separate front and rear propeller shaft, if necessary IMPORTANTInstallation:  Coat splined shaft profile with MB long-term grease ↓ *BF41.10-P-1001-01A 
    Specifications for Service Products, Sheet 266.2
Assemble propeller shaft
*BR00.45-Z-1001-06A 
    IMPORTANTInstallation :  On model 202.121 with 4speed automatic transmission 722.4 except with code 450 taxi version (up to 31.7.96), for logistical reasons a front propeller shaft with a 90 mm dia hole circle  (80 mm previously) only  is available for the spare parts requirement. The three-arm flange on the transmission is therefore to be replaced at the same time. AR41.10-P-0050-05DA 
INSPECT Checking    ra27147220440x
17 Check flexible disks, centering sleeves and propeller shaft intermediate bearing for wear Replace, if necessary ↓
Remove and install propeller shaft intermediate bearing and replace deep-groove ball bearing
 
    Replace centering sleeve AR41.10-P-0100DA 
18 Install in reverse order   AR41.10-P-0200DA 
NOTESInstallation  Replace self-locking bolts and nuts    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION PROPELLER SHAFT

Number Designation Model 170 Model 208
BA41.10-P-1001-01A Self-locking nut of flexible disk on transmission or front propeller shaft M10 Nm 40 40
M12 Nm 60 60
BA41.10-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut of flexible disk on rear propeller shaft or rear axle center assembly M10 Nm 40 40
M12 Nm 60 60
BA41.10-P-1003-01A Clamping nut of propeller shaft Nm - -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION PROPELLER SHAFT

Number Designation Model 202
BA41.10-P-1001-01A Self-locking nut of flexible disk on transmission or front propeller shaft M10 Nm 40
M12 Nm 60
BA41.10-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut of flexible disk on rear propeller shaft or rear axle center assembly M10 Nm 40
M12 Nm 60
BA41.10-P-1003-01A Clamping nut of propeller shaft Nm 40
TORQUE SPECIFICATION PROPELLER SHAFT INTERMEDIATE BEARING

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202 Model 208
BA41.40-P-1001-01A Bolt Propeller shaft intermediate bearing on frame floor Bolt with washer Nm 25 25 25
Bolt with collar and centering point Nm 30 30 30
Bolt with collar without centering point Nm - - -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRAME FLOOR

Number Designation Model 202 Model 208.335/345/ 347/365/370/374 Model 208.435/445/ 447/465/470
BA61.10-P-1001-01C Self-locking bolt of transverse bridge at back of frame floor Nm 40 40 40
BA61.10-P-1002-01C Self-locking bolt of reinforcement brace at front of frame floor Nm 25 25 25
BA61.10-P-1003-01C Self-locking bolt, rear cross brace to frame floor Nm - - 60
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRAME FLOOR

Number Designation Model 170
BA61.10-P-1001-01A Self-locking bolt of rear cross brace on frame floor Nm 60
BA61.10-P-1003-01A Bolt of front reinforcement brace on frame floor Nm 20
BA61.10-P-1004-01A Bolt of rear transverse bridge on frame floor Nm 20
FLUID SPECIFICATION PROPELLER SHAFT

Number Designation Model 202 Model 170 Model 208
BF41.10-P-1001-01A Quantity of grease Propeller shaft centering sleeve g 6 6 6
Specifications for Service Products Sheet BB00.40-P-0267-00A BB00.40-P-0267-00A BB00.40-P-0267-00A
Fig 2: Identifying Open-End Wrench (126 589 00 01 00)
G04715531
Fig 3: Identifying Open-End Wrench (201 589 00 01 00)
G04715532
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-06A Long-life grease A 000 989 63 51