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Remove/Install Propeller Shaft - AR41.10-P-0050LWX

Model 253 (except 253.992/993) 

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  Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels. AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
WARNING Risk of injury.  Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components. AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
WARNING Risk of injury.  Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
  Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws   AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Shift transmission into neutral position    
2 Release parking brake    
3 Raise vehicle   AR00.60-P-1002LWG
4 Remove the exhaust system Model 253 with engine 654 AR49.10-P-7142OLI
    Model 253 with engine 177 AR49.10-P-7142MNG
5 Mark position of propeller shaft (7) relative to flanges at transmission and rear axle differentia When reusing the propeller shaft (7).  
6 Remove screw/bolt (1) IMPORTANT Helper required.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Counterholder Fig 1
7 Remove screw/bolts (2) IMPORTANT Helper required.
SPECIAL TOOL Counterholder
Fig 1
8.1 Remove screws/bolts (3) and heat shield (4) Model 253 with engine 264, 274, 276, 642, 651, 654  
8.2 Remove heat shield (8) Model 253 with engine 177  
9 Mark position of propeller shaft intermediate bearing (6) relative to frame floor assembly When reusing propeller shaft intermediate bearing (6).  
10 Remove bolts (5)    
11 Remove propeller shaft (7) towards rear    
12 Check propeller shaft intermediate bearing (6) for wear and damage If worn or damaged.

Replace propeller shaft intermediate bearing (6).
 
      AR41.10-P-0100LW 
13 Check pilot bushings for wear and damage If worn or damaged.

Replace pilot bushings.
 
      AR41.10-P-0250LW 
14 Check rear flexible coupling for wear and damage.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 253 (except 253.992/993)
If wear or damage present

Replace flexible coupling.
AP41.10-P-4152EW 
      AR41.10-P-0040-01LW 
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS   Drift for releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings WF58.50-P-4110-01A
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Flex disk or joint flange at transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft *BA41.10-P-1001-01L 
    SPECIAL TOOL Counterholder Fig 1
INSTALLING Install     
15 Insert propeller shaft (7) from the rear    
16 Position the propeller shaft intermediate bearing (6) at frame floor assembly according to the mark When reusing propeller shaft intermediate bearing (6).  
17 Lightly tighten screws/bolts (5) by hand IMPORTANT The screws (5) may only be tightened firmly when the propeller shaft (7) is securely fitted to the transmission and rear axle differential.  
18 Position propeller shaft (7) relative to marks on flanges at transmission and rear axle differentia When reusing the propeller shaft (7).  
19 Tighten new bolts (2) IMPORTANT Helper required.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Flex disk or joint flange at transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft *BA41.10-P-1001-01L 
    SPECIAL TOOL Counterholder Fig 1
20 Tighten new screws/bolts (1) IMPORTANT Helper required.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Flex disk or joint flange at transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft *BA41.10-P-1001-01L 
    SPECIAL TOOL Counterholder Fig 1
21 Fully tighten screws/bolts (5) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly *BA41.40-P-1001-01H 
22.1 Install heat shield (4) and tighten screws/bolts (3) Model 253 with engine 264, 274, 276, 642, 651, 654  
22.2 Install heat shield (8) Model 253 with engine 177  
23 Install exhaust system Model 253 with engine 654 AR49.10-P-7142OLI
    Model 253 with engine 177 AR49.10-P-7142MNG
24 Lower vehicle   AR00.60-P-1002LWG
PROPELLER SHAFT

Number Designation Model 253
BA41.10-P-1001-01L Flex disk or joint flange at transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft Self-locking nut Nm  
Direct threaded connection Stage 1 Nm 60
Stage 2 ∠° 90
PROPELLER SHAFT INTERMEDIATE BEARING

Number Designation Model 253
BA41.40-P-1001-01H Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly Nm 25
Fig 1: Identifying Counterholder (176 589 00 40 00)
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