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Release guide sleeves on Hardy couplings. - AR41.10-P-0050-09V

REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Drift for releasing the fitted sleeves in the flexible couplings WF58.50-P-4110-01A
  1. 1.1 Loosen fitted sleeves of flexible couplings using drift (shop-made tool) at transmission and rear axle joint flange.

    Propeller shaft installed 

    Fig 1: Loosening/Tightening Fitted Sleeves Of Flexible Couplings At Transmission And Rear Axle Joint Flange Using Drift
    G05027559Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  2. 1.2 Loosen fitting sleeves of flexible coupling using the drift (shop-made tool) on three-arm flange or four-arm flange.

    Propeller shaft removed 

    Fig 2: Propeller Shaft Removed
    G05027560Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA