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

Model 253 (except 253.992/993) 

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Shown on model 253.353 

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Shown on model 253.353 

  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
  Risk of death  when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC) Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines. Model 253.311/911 with engine 654.9
Model 253.353/354/953/954 with engine 274.9
AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
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 self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
  Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws   AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
  General information on vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system as well as personal protective equipment Model 253.311/911 with engine 654.9
Model 253.353/354/953/954 with engine 274.9
AH00.00-Z-0300-01A
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Secure vehicle to prevent it moving away.    
2 Put transmission into neutral position.    
3 Release parking brake.    
4 Perform power disconnect of high-voltage onboard electrical system. Model 253.311/911 with engine 654.9
Model 253.353/953 with engine 274.9
AR54.10-P-1150LVH
5 Raise vehicle.   AR00.60-P-1002LWG
6.1 Remove exhaust system. Model 253 with engine 177
Model 253 with engine 654
Model 253 with engine 656
 
Model 253 with engine 654 AR49.10-P-7142OLI
Model 253 with engine 177 AR49.10-P-7142MNG
Model 253 with engine 656 AR49.10-P-7142OIF
6.2 Remove center exhaust system. Model 253 (except 253.992/993) with engine 276.8
Model 253.353/953 with engine 274.9
 
Model 253 (except 253.992/993) with engine 276.8 AR49.10-P-7283MMV
Model 253.353/953 with engine 274.9 AR49.10-P-7283RF
7 Unscrew screws (9, 11) and remove stiffener (12). Model 253 with engine 656
Model 253.311/911 with engine 654.9
Model 253.353/953 with engine 274.9
 
8 Remove cable duct (13) from underbody. Model 253.311/911 with engine 654.9
Model 253.353/953 with engine 274.9
 
9.1 Unscrew screws (3) and remove heat shield (4). Model 253 (except 253.311/911) with engine 654.9
Model 253 (except 253.353/953) with engine 274.9
Model 253 with engine 264, 276.8, 642, 651
 
9.2 Remove heat shield (8). Model 253 with engine 177
Model 253 with engine 656
Model 253.311/911 with engine 654.9
Model 253.353/953 with engine 274.9
 
10 Mark propeller shaft (7) relative to flanges on transmission and rear axle differential. IMPORTANT In order when installing to be able to reproduce the installation position used by the plant.  
11 Mark propeller shaft intermediate bearing (6) relative to underbody. IMPORTANT In order when installing to be able to reproduce the installation position used by the plant.  
12 Remove bolts (1). IMPORTANT Helper required.
SPECIAL TOOL Counterholder
Fig 1
13 Remove bolts (2) IMPORTANT Helper required.
SPECIAL TOOL Counterholder
Fig 1
14 Remove bolts (5). IMPORTANT Helper required.  
15 Remove propeller shaft (7). IMPORTANT Helper required.  
INSPECT Check     
16 Check propeller shaft intermediate bearing (6) for wear and damage. If problems exist
Replace propeller shaft intermediate bearing (6).
AR41.10-P-0100LW 
17 Check pilot bushings for wear and damage. If problems exist,
Replace pilot bushings.
AR41.10-P-0250LW 
18 Check rear flex disk for wear and damage.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   If problems exist,

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 
    IMPORTANT Counterholder Fig 1
INSTALLING Install     
19 Install propeller shaft (7). IMPORTANT Helper required.  
20 Position propeller shaft intermediate bearing (6) relative to markings on underbody. IMPORTANT Helper required.  
21 Lightly tighten screws (5) by hand. NOTES
Only tighten screws (5) after tightening propeller shaft (7) on transmission as well as the flex disk on the rear axle differential.
Otherwise vibrations and damage will occur in the drivetrain.
IMPORTANT Helper required.
 
22 Position propeller shaft (7) relative to markings on flanges of transmission and rear axle differential. IMPORTANT Helper required.  
23 Screw in screw/bolts (2). IMPORTANT Helper required.
Replace screw/bolts (2).
 
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
24 Screw in screws/bolts (1) IMPORTANT Helper required.
Replace screw/bolts (1).
 
IMPORTANT Flex disk or joint flange at transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft *BA41.10-P-1001-01L 
SPECIAL TOOL Counterholder Fig 1
25 Tighten bolts (5). IMPORTANT Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly *BA41.40-P-1001-01H 
26.1 Install heat shield (4) and screw in screws (3). Model 253 (except 253.311/911) with engine 654
Model 253 (except 253.353/953) with engine 274.9
Model 253 with engine 264, 276.8, 642, 651
 
26.2 Install heat shield (8). Model 253 with engine 177
Model 253 with engine 656
Model 253.311/911 with engine 654.9
Model 253.353/953 with engine 274.9
 
27 Attach cable duct (13) to underbody. Model 253.311/911 with engine 654.9
Model 253.353/953 with engine 274.9
 
28 Attach stiffener (12) to underbody and screw in screws (9, 11) Model 253 with engine 656
Model 253.311/911 with engine 654.9
Model 253.353/953 with engine 274.9
IMPORTANT Observe correct installation position of bracket (10) on stiffener (12).
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, reinforcement under seat to frame floor assembly
*BA61.10-P-1005-01L 
29.1 Install exhaust system. Model 253 with engine 177
Model 253 with engine 654
Model 253 with engine 656
 
Model 253 with engine 654 AR49.10-P-7142OLI
Model 253 with engine 177 AR49.10-P-7142MNG
Model 253 with engine 656 AR49.10-P-7142OIF
29.2 Install center exhaust system. Model 253 (except 253.992/993) with engine 276.8
Model 253.353/953 with engine 274.9
 
Model 253 (except 253.992/993) with engine 276.8 AR49.10-P-7283MMV
Model 253.353/953 with engine 274.9 AR49.10-P-7283RF
30 Lower vehicle.   AR00.60-P-1002LWG
31 Put the high-voltage on-board electrical system into operation. Model 253.311/911 with engine 654.9
Model 253.353/953 with engine 274.9
AR54.10-P-1150LVH
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
FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Number Designation Model 253
BA61.10-P-1005-01L Bolt, reinforcement under seat to frame floor assembly Stage 1 Nm 30
Stage 2: Loosen ∠° 180
Stage 3 Nm 30
Fig 1: Identifying Counterholder (176 589 00 40 00)
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