Remove/install front axle transmission propeller shaft - AR41.10-P-0070SYZ

MODEL 221.0/1, 216 with 4MATIC 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Transmission Propeller Shaft Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle Transmission Propeller Shaft Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

MODIFICATION NOTES

25.6.10

Value modified: Self-locking nut, flexible coupling to transmission and front propeller shaft, M12

*BA41.10-P-1001-01H

	Remove/install
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Move DIRECT SELECT gear selector switch to "N" position
2	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100SX
3	Remove bottom engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105SX
4.1	Remove diesel particulate filter (3)	Vehicles with diesel engine	AR14.40-P-1000SXI
4.2	Remove right-hand catalytic converter and undo left-hand catalytic converter on the exhaust manifold	Vehicles with gasoline engine	AR49.10-P-7100SX
5	Remove cable retainer (4) from engine and transmission	Vehicles with diesel engine
6	Remove heat shield (6)		*BA33.30-P-1009-03G
7	Detach holders (5, 7) of the diesel particulate filter (3) on transmission	Vehicles with diesel engine
			*BA27.40-P-1008-01A
8	Remove bracket (2) of lower engine compartment paneling on underbody of vehicle
9	Remove propeller shaft at transmission	If the fitting sleeves are jammed: ↓	AR41.10-P-0050-02SX
		release the guide sleeves on	AR41.10-P-0050-09SX
	Drift for loosening fitting sleeves in flex disks.		WF58.50-P-4110-01A
		Attach the propeller shaft.	AR41.10-P-0050-07SX
			*BA41.10-P-1001-01H
10	Remove rear engine crossmember (1)		AR22.10-P-1180SW
11	Lower transmission
12	Mark position of propeller shaft (20) relative to flange of front axle transmission (10)	In order when installing to be able to reproduce the installation position used by the plant.
13	Detach propeller shaft (20) from front axle transmission (10)	Do not counterhold propeller shaft (20) on the universal joint, as otherwise the needle roller bearings and seals of the propeller shaft (20) may be damaged. To undo the bolts of the propeller shaft (20) on the front axle gear (10) the front wheels must be counterheld by an assistant. Install new bolts.
			*BA33.30-P-1012-03G
14	Undo bolt (8) on front axle gear (10)	To enable the propeller shaft (20) to be moved over the front axle gear (10) during the removing and installing process.
			*BA33.30-P-1004-03G
15	Detach propeller shaft (20) along engine from splined profile (11) on transfer case (12)	Line up marking (arrow in right enlarged detail in 2nd picture) on the propeller shaft (20) and closed groove (arrow in left enlarged detail in 2nd picture) on the splined profile (11).
16	Remove propeller shaft (20) downwards
	Checking
17	Check rubber boot (13) of propeller shaft (20)	If necessary, replace rubber boot (13).
18	Check constant velocity joint and double cardan U-joint of propeller shaft (20) for signs of wear and damage	If necessary, replace propeller shaft (20).
19	Install in the reverse order

FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION

Number	Designation			Model 216	Model 221
BA33.30-P-1004-03G	Collar bolt, retaining collar to front axle gear		Nm	55	55
BA33.30-P-1009-03G	Collar bolt, shield to shield bracket		Nm	8	8
BA33.30-P-1012-03G	Bolt, propeller shaft to front axle transmission	Stage 1	Nm	45	45
		Stage 2	∠°	95	95

HOUSING

Number	Designation			Transmission 722.9
BA27.40-P-1008-01A	Bolt, automatic transmission to engine	M10X40	Nm	38
		M10X90	Nm	38
		M12	Nm	-

PROPELLER SHAFT

Number	Designation			Model 216	Model 221
BA41.10-P-1001-01H	Self-locking nut, flex disk to transmission or front propeller shaft	M12	Nm	68	68