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

Model 205, 213, 238 

Shown on model 205 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4-MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

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Shown on model 205 with engine 651 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4-MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

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Shown on model 213.011 

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Shown on model 213.011 

Fig 1: Propeller Shaft Component Location - Model 213 (Shown On Model 213.011)

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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
	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 205.012/013/047/053/054/147/212/213/247/253 Model 213.011/016/050/053/054/153/155/211/216/253	AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
	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
	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
	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
	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 threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
	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 205.012/013/047/053/054/147/212/213/247/253 Model 213.011/016/050/053/054/153/155/211/216/253	AH00.00-Z-0300-01A
	Remove/install
1	Put transmission into neutral position.
2	Release parking brake.
3	Perform power disconnect of high-voltage on-board electrical system.	Model 205.012/013/047/053/054/147/212/213/247/253 Model 213.011/016/050/053/054/153/155/211/216/253 Model 213.011/016/050/053/054/153/155/211/216/253	AR54.10-P-1150LHV
		Model 205.012/013/047/053/054/147/212/213/247/253	AR54.10-P-1150LW
4	Remove center and rear lower engine compartment lining.	Model 213, 238	AR61.20-P-1105LWE
		Model 205	AR61.20-P-1105LW
5	Remove underfloor panels.	Model 213, 238	AR61.30-P-1001LWE
		Model 205	AR61.30-P-1001LW
6	Remove front reinforcement (1).	Model 205, 213 (except 213.073/273), 238 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Bolt, front reinforcement/bracket to frame floor assembly	*BA61.10-P-1002-01L
7	Remove rear engine crossmember.	Model 205 with engine 177 Never use impact wrenches/drivers or compressed air tools for screwing in or unscrewing the bolts! Otherwise the threads can get damaged.	AR22.10-P-1160MNA
8	Remove rear muffler(s).	Model 205 with engine 177, 264, 274, 276, 626, 651
		Model 205 with engine 626	AR49.10-P-4952ORB
		Model 205 with engine 274.9, 276	AR49.10-P-4952LW
		Model 205 with engine 264	AR49.10-P-4952MRI
		Model 205 with engine 177	AR49.10-P-4952MNA
		Model 205 with engine 651	AR49.10-P-7100LWB
9.1	Remove center exhaust system.	Model 205 with engine 177, 264, 274, 276, 626, 651
		Model 205 with engine 626 with code U77 (Diesel Emission control BLUETEC (SCR))	AR49.10-P-7283ORB
		Model 205 with engine 651	AR49.10-P-7100LWB
		Model 205 with engine 274, 276	AR49.10-P-7283LW
		Model 205 with engine 264	AR49.10-P-7283MRI
		Model 205 with engine 177	AR49.10-P-7283MNA
9.2	Remove exhaust system.	Model 205 with engine 654 Model 213, 238 Model 213, 238 with engine 656	AR49.10-P-7142OIB
		Model 213 with engine 177	AR49.10-P-7142MNE
		Model 213, 238 with engine 654	AR49.10-P-7142OLC
		Model 213, 238 with engine 642	AR49.10-P-7142OGW
		Model 213 with engine 274.9	AR49.10-P-7142MRD
		Model 213, 238 with engine 276.8 except code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system)	AR49.10-P-7142MND
		Model 213, 238 with engine 276.8 with code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system)	AR49.10-P-7142MNF
		Model 238 with engine 274.9	AR49.10-P-7142MRC
		Model 213, 238 with engine 264	AR49.10-P-7142MRH
		Model 213, 238 with engine 256.9	AR49.10-P-7142MSA
		Model 205 with engine 654	AR49.10-P-7142OLI
10	Remove cable ducts (7) from underbody.	Model 205.012/013/047/053/054/147/212/213/247/253 Model 213.011/016/050/053/054/153/155/211/216/253 Bolt, reinforcement under seat to frame floor assembly	*BA61.10-P-1005-01L
11	Remove heat shield (4).
12.1	Remove the heat shield (5).	Model 205, 213 with engine 274 except code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system) Model 205, 213, 238 with engine 264 except code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system) Model 205, 213, 238 with engine 626 Model 205, 213, 238 with engine 651 Model 205, 213, 238 with engine 654 Model 213, 238 with engine 276.8 except code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system) Model 213, 238 with engine 642 Model 213, 238 with engine 656
12.2	Remove differential pressure sensor.	Model 205, 213 with engine 274 with code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system) Model 205, 213, 238 with engine 264 with code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system) Model 213, 238 with engine 276.8 with code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system)
		Model 205 with engine 264, 274 with code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system)	AR07.04-P-0025MRI
		Model 213 with engine 274 with code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system) Model 213, 238 with engine 264 with code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system)	AR07.04-P-0025MRH
		Model 213, 238 with engine 276.8 with code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system)	AR07.04-P-0025MNE
13	Remove reinforcement under seat (2).	Bolt, reinforcement under seat to frame floor assembly	*BA61.10-P-1005-01L
14	Remove center reinforcement (3).	Bolt, center reinforcement to frame floor assembly	*BA61.10-P-1003-01L
15	Mark propeller shaft (20) relative to flanges on transfer case and rear axle differential.	In order when installing to be able to reproduce the installation position used by the plant.
16	Mark propeller shaft intermediate bearing (6) relative to underbody.	In order when installing to be able to reproduce the installation position used by the plant.
17.1	Remove front flex disk (20V) from flange at transmission.	Model 205, 213 (except 213.011/211), 238	AR41.10-P-0040-01LW
	Drift for releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings	Helper required.	WF58.50-P-4110-01A
		Model 238 Flexible coupling to transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01N
		Model 213 (except 213.011/211) Flexible coupling to transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01M
		Model 205 Flex disk or joint flange at transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01L
		Counterholder	Fig 2
17.2	Unscrew screws and remove propeller shaft (20) from flange on transmission.	Model 213.011/211 Helper required.
		Model 213.011/211 Flexible coupling to transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01M
		Counterholder	Fig 2
18	Remove screws at propeller shaft intermediate bearing (6).	Only tighten the screws after tightening the propeller shaft (20) at the flanges on the transmission and on the rear axle differential. Otherwise vibrations and damage will occur in the drivetrain. Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly	*BA41.40-P-1001-01H
19	Remove rear flex disk (20H) from flange at rear axle differential.		AR41.10-P-0040-01LW
	Drift for releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings		WF58.50-P-4110-01A
		Helper required. Model 238 Flexible coupling to transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01N
		Model 213 Flexible coupling to transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01M
		Model 205 Flex disk or joint flange at transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01L
		Counterholder	Fig 2
20	Remove propeller shaft (20).	Observe the markings made during removal. Otherwise vibrations, noise and vibrations will occur. Helper required.
	Check
21	Check propeller shaft intermediate bearing (6) for wear and damage.	If problems exist, ↓ Replace propeller shaft intermediate bearing (6).	AR41.10-P-0100LW
22	Check pilot bushings for wear and damage.	If problems exist, ↓ Replace pilot bushings.	AR41.10-P-0250LW
23	Check flex disks (20H, 20V) for damage and deformation.
		If problems exist, ↓ Replace flexible couplings (20H, 20V).	AP41.10-P-4152EW
		Model 238 Flexible coupling to transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01N
		Model 213 Flexible coupling to transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01M
		Model 205 Flex disk or joint flange at transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01L
		Counterholder	Fig 2
24	Install in the reverse order.

Fig 2: Identifying Counterholder (176 589 00 40 00)

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