Remove/Install Front Axle Differential Propeller Shaft - AR41.10-P-0070GQ

MODEL 166 (except 166.006/058) with ENGINE 157, 276, 278, 642, 651 

MODEL 292 

Shown on model 166.057 

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	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 range of the mechanism when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	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 self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove underfloor paneling		AR61.30-P-1001GQ
2	Remove rear engine crossmember	Model 292 with engine 276 Model 292 with engine 642	AR22.10-P-4360OGR
		Model 166 (except 166.006/058) with engine 157, 276, 278, 642, 651 Model 292 with engine 157, 278	AR22.10-P-1180GQ
3	Mark the position of the propeller shaft (1) relative to the flanges of the front axle and the transfer case	To be able to reproduce the original position when installing components.
4	Detach propeller shaft (1) from front axle transmission and transfer case	Tightening procedure for front propeller shaft	AR41.10-P-0070-03GZ
		Observe tightening procedure. Otherwise vibrations and noise can occur. Self-locking bolt, drive shaft to transfer case (to front axle)	*BA41.10-P-1003-01F
		Self-locking bolt, drive shaft to front axle gear	*BA41.10-P-1004-01F
		Retainer wrench	Fig 1
5	Remove propeller shaft (1) downwards	Make sure that the propeller shaft (1) is installed in the correct direction and at the correct position.
	Check
6	Check ball joints and boots of propeller shaft (1)	Check ball joints for signs of wear and check boots for damage, leaktightness and correct seating, replace propeller shaft (1) if necessary.
7	Install in the reverse order

Fig 1: Identifying Retainer Wrench (164 589 02 07 00)

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