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Connect sections of propeller shaft - AR41.10-P-0050-05DA

REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Long-life grease (NLGI grade 2) BB00.40-P-0266-02A
  1. Coat the splined profile with Molykote grease before assembly.
  2. Reconnect front and rear sections of propeller shaft. The humps on the front propeller shaft must be between the two humps on the linkage arm (arrows).

IMPORTANT Ensure correct seat of rubber sleeve at large diameter.

Position of propeller shaft without clamp connection 

Fig 1: Locating Humps On Linkage Arm
G07508942Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Position of propeller shaft with clamp connection 

Fig 2: Positioning Propeller Shaft
G07508943Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.