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

REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Drift for loosening fitted sleeves in flexible couplings. WF58.50-P-4110-01A

Propeller shaft installed 

Models 215, 220, 230 without vibration damper at rear 

  1. Loosen the fit sleeves of the flexible couplings using the drift (shop-made tool) on the three or four arm flange of the transmission or rear axle center assembly.
    Fig 1: Loosening Fit Sleeves Of Flexible Couplings (Models 215, 220, 230 Without Vibration Damper)
    G04840845Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

    Model 220.028/128 with vibration damper at rear 

    Fig 2: Loosening Fit Sleeves Of Flexible Couplings (Model 220.028/128 With Vibration Damper)
    G04840846Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

    Propeller shaft removed 

  2. Loosen the fit sleeves of the flexible couplings using the drift (shop-made tool) on the three or four arm flange of the transmission or rear axle center assembly.
    Fig 3: Loosening Fit Sleeves Of Flexible Couplings
    G04840847Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA