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

Model 217, 222 with engine 176, 278 with transmission 725.0 

with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

Model 217, 222 with engine 177 with transmission 725.0 

with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

Model 217, 222 with transmission 722.96/97 

Model 222 with engine 276 with transmission 725.0 

with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

Model 222 with engine 642, 656 with transmission 725.0 

with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

Shown on Model 222 with ENGINE 278 

Fig 1: Front Axle Differential Propeller Shaft Components Location - Model 222 With Engine 176, 177, 276 With Transmission 725.0 With Code M005 (Shown With Engine 278)
G15367343Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
G15367344Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER 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
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
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
Notice  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
REMOVING Remove     
1 Put transmission into neutral position.    
2 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift.   AR00.60-P-0100CW
3 Release parking brake.    
4.1 Remove right catalytic converter. Model 217, 222 with engine 157 with transmission 722.97
Model 217, 222 with engine 276.8 with transmission 722.96
Model 217, 222 with engine 278 with transmission 722.96
Model 217, 222 with engine 278 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 222 with engine 276 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR49.10-P-5503LF
4.2 Remove catalytic converter DPF unit. Model 222 with engine 642 with transmission 722.96
Model 222 with engine 642 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR49.10-P-5501LFD
4.3 Release right catalytic converter from holders and clamps. Model 217, 222 with engine 176 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 217, 222 with engine 177 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
 
    Model 217, 222 with engine 176 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR49.20-P-0102MNL
    Model 217, 222 with engine 177 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR49.20-P-0102MNM
4.4 Remove front exhaust system. Model 222 with engine 656 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR49.10-P-7284OIA
5 Remove heat shield (2).    
6 Remove bracket of heat shield (2).    
7 Operate service brake and remove bolts (3). NOTES Do not counterhold the propeller shaft (1) at the universal joint.
Otherwise the needle roller bearings and seals of the propeller shaft (1) will be damaged.
IMPORTANT Aid of helper required.
 
8 Remove screws (4).    
9 Release wiring harness for crankshaft position sensor/engine oil fill level sensor from oil pan. Model 217, 222 with engine 176 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 217, 222 with engine 177 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
 
10 Remove transmission wiring harness holder from torque converter housing. Model 217, 222 with engine 176 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 217, 222 with engine 177 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
 
11 Slide retaining plate (5) onto propeller shaft (1).    
12 Remove propeller shaft (1) from front axle differential.    
13 Lower transfer case (9). Model 217, 222 with engine 176 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR28.10-P-0100AVG
    Model 217, 222 with engine 177 with transmission 725.09
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR28.10-P-0100MNM
14 Remove holder of lambda sensor plugs behind right catalytic converter.    
15 Pull propeller shaft (1) off splined profile (8) on transfer case (9).    
16 Remove propeller shaft (1) downwards.    
17 Check sealing bellows (6) for damage. When reusing the propeller shaft (1).
If the seal bellows (6) are damaged,

Install new seal bellows (6).
 
      AR41.10-P-0070-01A 
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS   Long-life grease (NLGI grade 2) BB00.40-P-0266-02A
INSTALLING Install     
18 Grease splined profile (8). Klueber Microlube GNY 202 *BR00.45-Z-1071-06A 
19 Attach propeller shaft (1) to splined profile (8) of transfer case (9). IMPORTANT The marking (arrow) on the output flange gearing must line up exactly with the marking (arrow) on the propeller shaft (1).  
20 Attach holder of lambda sensor plugs behind right catalytic converter. TORQUE SPECIFICATION M6 *BA00.10-P-1002-01A 
21 Lift transfer case (9) into installation position and install. Model 217, 222 with engine 176 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR28.10-P-0100AVG
    Model 217, 222 with engine 177 with transmission 725.09
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR28.10-P-0100MNM
22 Position retaining plate (5) on propeller shaft (1).    
23 Position propeller shaft (1) on front axle differential.    
24 Position retaining plate (5) on front axle differential.    
25 Tighten screws (4). IMPORTANT Replace screws/bolts (4).
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Collar bolt, retaining plate to front axle differential
*BA33.30-P-1004-03G 
26 Operate service brake and tighten screws (3). NOTES Do not counterhold the propeller shaft (1) at the universal joint.
Otherwise the needle roller bearings and seals of the propeller shaft (1) will be damaged.
IMPORTANT Replace screws/bolts (3).
IMPORTANT Aid of helper required.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, propeller shaft to front axle gear
*BA33.30-P-1012-03G 
27 Mount holder for transmission wiring harness onto torque converter housing. Model 217, 222 with engine 176 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 217, 222 with engine 177 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION M6
*BA00.10-P-1002-01A 
28 Attach wiring harness for crankshaft position sensor/engine oil fill level sensor to oil pan. Model 217, 222 with engine 176 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 217, 222 with engine 177 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
 
29 Install bracket of heat shield (2). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Collar bolt, holder for heat shield to transmission/holder for exhaust system *BA33.30-P-1010-03G 
30 Install heat shield (2). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Collar bolt, heat shield to holder of heat shield/retaining plate/front axle differential *BA33.30-P-1009-03G 
31.1 Install right catalytic converter. Model 217, 222 with engine 157 with transmission 722.97
Model 217, 222 with engine 276.8 with transmission 722.96
Model 217, 222 with engine 278 with transmission 722.96
Model 217, 222 with engine 278 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 222 with engine 276.8 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR49.10-P-5503LF
31.2 Install catalytic converter DPF unit. Model 222 with engine 642 with transmission 722.96
Model 222 with engine 642 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR49.10-P-5501LFD
31.3 Fasten right catalytic converter to holders and clamps. Model 217, 222 with engine 176 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 217, 222 with engine 177 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
 
    Model 217, 222 with engine 176 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR49.20-P-0102MNL
    Model 217, 222 with engine 177 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR49.20-P-0102MNM
31.4 Install front exhaust system. Model 222 with engine 656 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR49.10-P-7284OIA
32 Disconnect vehicle from vehicle lift.   AR00.60-P-0100CW
HEADLESS SCREWS: BOLTS AND NUTS, COARSE-PITCH THREAD

Number Designation Model all (4xWD, CAR, smart)
BA00.10-P-1002-01A M6 8.8 Galvanized Nm 9
Phosphated Nm 9
10.9 Galvanized Nm 13
Phosphated Nm 12
12.9 Galvanized Nm 16
Phosphated Nm 14
FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number Designation Model 217 Model 222
BA33.30-P-1004-03G Collar bolt, retaining plate to front axle differential Nm 55 55
FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number Designation Model 217 Model 222
BA33.30-P-1009-03G Collar bolt, heat shield to holder of heat shield/retaining plate/front axle differential Nm 8 8
FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number Designation Model 217 Model 222
BA33.30-P-1010-03G Collar bolt, holder for heat shield to transmission/holder for exhaust system M6 Nm 12 12
M8 Nm - -
FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number Designation Model 217 Model 222
BA33.30-P-1012-03G Screw/bolt, propeller shaft to front axle gear Stage 1 Nm 45 45
Stage 2 ∠° 90 95
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1071-06A Klueber Microlube GNY 202 A 001 989 44 51 10