Release guide sleeves in flexible couplings. - AR41.10-P-0050-09DA

Drift for releasing the fitted sleeves in the flexible couplings

WF58.50-P-4110-01A

Propeller shaft installed 

1. 1.1 Loosen the fitted sleeves of the flexible couplings at the transmission and rear axle joint flange using the drift (shop-made tool).
   Fig 1: Loosening Fitted Sleeves Of Flexible Couplings At Transmission And Rear Axle Joint Flange

   Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

   Propeller shaft removed 

2. 1.2 Loosen the fitted sleeves of the flexible couplings at the three-arm or four-arm flange using the drift (shop-made tool).
   Fig 2: Loosening Fitted Sleeves Of Flexible Couplings At Arm Flanges

   Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.