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Drive Shaft: Installation

  1. Reconnect drive shaft coupling to differential flange. Temporarily snug drive shaft intermediate bearing bracket bolts to frame floor. Tighten drive shaft clamping lock nut to 22-30 ft. lbs. (30-40 N.m).
  2. Tighten drive shaft intermediate bearing bracket-to-frame bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m). Reinstall shielding and exhaust system as necessary. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Fig 1: Identifying Drive Shaft Center Bearing & Clamping Nut
G94B47739Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Identifying Drive Shaft Coupling Nuts
G94E47740Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
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