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

Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461)

with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

Model 213, 238 with engine 654.8 with transmission 725.1

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

MODIFICATION NOTES

02.10.2020

Document completely revised.

Shown on vehicle with VAG 175

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Shown on transmission 725.1

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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 injury to skin and eyes due to handling of transmission oil. Health risk caused by swallowing transmission oil	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses. Do not pour transmission oil into beverage bottles.	AS00.40-Z-0001-01A
	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
	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
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	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
	Remove
1	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift.		AR00.60-P-0100CW
2	Shift automatic transmission into neutral position.
3	Release parking brake.
4	Remove exhaust system.	Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with engine 256 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142MSA
		Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with engine 276.8 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 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) with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142MNF
		Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289) with engine 274.9 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142MRD
		Model 238 (except 238.361/461) with engine 274.9 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142MRC
		Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with engine 654 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213, 238 with engine 654.8 with transmission 725.1 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142OLC
		Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with engine 642 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142OGW
		Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with engine 656 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142OIB
		Model 213, 238 with engine 264 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142MRH
5	Detach heat shield behind transmission from underbody.
6	Remove rear propeller shaft from output flange of transfer case (9), slide backward and shim.		AR41.10-P-0040-01LW
	Drift for releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings		WF58.50-P-4110-01A
		Counterholder	Fig 1
7	Remove diesel particulate filter.	Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with engine 642 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with engine 654 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
		Model 213.### (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289) 1#, 238.### (except 238.361/461) 1# with engine 654 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR14.40-P-1000OLC
		Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with engine 642 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR14.40-P-1000OGW
		Model 213.### (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289) 2#, 238.### (except 238.361/461) 2# with engine 654 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.20-P-1500OLC
8.1	Remove the catalytic converter.	Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with engine 264, 274.9 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with engine 274.9 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-5500MRD
8.1	Remove the catalytic converter.	Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with engine 264 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.20-P-0100MRH
8.2	Remove right catalytic converter.	Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with engine 276.8 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-5503MND
9	Remove heat shield (2).
10	Remove screws (10).
11	Remove the bracket (7).
12	Remove screws (11) and remove heat shied (12).	Model 213, 238 with engine 654.8 with transmission 725.1 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
13	Remove electrical wiring harness (13) from heat shield (14).	Clip remover	Fig 4
14	Remove screw (15).
15	Remove heat shield (14).
16	Release securing clip (16) and remove bayonet coupling (17) from electrohydraulic controller unit.
17	Seal bayonet coupling (17) and connection to electrohydraulic controller unit using protective covers.	Set of protective covers	Fig 3
18	Release and disconnect electrical connector (18).	Model 213, 238 with engine 654.8 with transmission 725.1 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
19	Place electric wiring harness (13) to one side.
20	Remove screw/bolts (3).	Counterhold propeller shaft (1) with service brake. The needle roller bearings and seals of the propeller shaft (1) will otherwise be damaged. Aid of helper required.
21	Remove bolts (5).	With VAG 175
22	Slide retaining plate (4) onto propeller shaft (1).	With VAG 175
23	Mark position of propeller shaft (1) relative to flange of front axle differential.	To be able to reproduce the plant installation position.
24	Support and lash down transmission.
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
25	Unscrew screws of rear engine carrier on underbody.	Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with engine 256.9 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-4360MSA
		Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 276.8 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-4360MND
		Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) with engine 274.9 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 642 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 654 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213, 238 with engine 654.8 with transmission 725.1 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-4360OLC
		Model 213, 238 with engine 264 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 238 with engine 274.9 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-4360MRD
		Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 656 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-4360OIB
26	Remove propeller shaft (1) from front axle differential.	Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR28.10-P-0100OLC
26	Remove propeller shaft (1) from front axle differential.	Model 213, 238 with engine 654.8 with transmission 725.1 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) : Lower transfer case (9) in order to remove propeller shaft (1).	AR28.10-P-0100OIH
27	Pull propeller shaft (1) off splined profile (8) on transfer case (9).
28	Remove propeller shaft (1) downwards.
29	Check axle boot (6) for damage.	When reusing the drive shaft (1). If complaint is present, ↓ Install new seal bellows (6). Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR41.10-P-0070-01A
		Long-life grease (NLGI grade 2)	BB00.40-P-0266-02A
	Install
30	Grease splined profile (8).	Klueber Microlube GNY 202	*BR00.45-Z-1071-06A
31	Attach propeller shaft (1) to splined profile (8) of transfer case (9).	The marking (arrow) on the output flange gearing must line up exactly with the marking (arrow) on the drive shaft (1).
32	Position retaining plate (4) on propeller shaft (1).	With VAG 175
33	Unfasten strapping and lift transmission.
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
34	Screw in screws of rear engine carrier on underbody.	Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with engine 256.9 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-4360MSA
		Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 276.8 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-4360MND
		Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) with engine 274.9 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 642 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 654 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213, 238 with engine 654.8 with transmission 725.1 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-4360OLC
		Model 213, 238 with engine 264 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 238 with engine 274.9 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-4360MRD
		Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 656 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-4360OIB
35	Position propeller shaft (1) using marking on front axle differential.
36	Position retaining plate (4) on front axle differential.	With VAG 175
37	Screw in screws (5).7	With VAG 175 Replace bolts (5). Collar bolt, retaining plate to front axle differential	*BA33.30-P-1004-03G
38	Screw-in screws (3).	Counterhold propeller shaft (1) with service brake. The needle roller bearings and seals of the propeller shaft (1) will otherwise be damaged. Replace bolts (3). Aid of helper required. Screw/bolt, propeller shaft to front axle gear	*BA33.30-P-1012-03G
39	Connect and lock electrical connector (18).	Model 213, 238 with engine 654.8 with transmission 725.1 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
40	Remove protective covers from bayonet coupling (17) and connection on electrohydraulic controller unit.	Set of protective caps	Fig 2
41	Attach bayonet coupling (17) to electrohydraulic controller unit and lock securing clip (16).
42	Install heat shield (14).
43	Screw in screw (15).	Screw/bolt, heat shield to oil pan	*BA27.10-P-1009-04H
44	Attach electrical wiring harness (13) to heat shield (14).
45	Position heat shield (12) and screw-in screws (11).	Model 213, 238 with engine 654.8 with transmission 725.1 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Screw, oil cooler heat shield to transmission	*BA27.10-P-1032-04H
46	Install bracket (7).
47	Screw in the screws (10).	Collar bolt, holder for heat shield to transmission/holder for exhaust system	*BA33.30-P-1010-03G
48	Install heat shield (2).	Collar bolt, heat shield to holder of heat shield/retaining plate/front axle differential	*BA33.30-P-1009-03G
49.1	Install catalytic converter.	Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 264, 274.9 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
		Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 274.9 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-5500MRD
		Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 264 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.20-P-0100MRH
49.2	Install right catalytic converter.	Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 276.8 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-5503MND
50	Install diesel particulate filter.	Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 642 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 654 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
		Model 213.### (except 213.088/089/288/289) 1#, 238.### 1# with engine 654 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR14.40-P-1000OLC
		Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 642 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR14.40-P-1000OGW
		Model 213.### (except 213.088/089/288/289) 2#, 238.### 2# with engine 654 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.20-P-1500OLC
51	Attach rear propeller shaft at output flange of transfer case (9).		AR41.10-P-0040-01LW
		Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289) with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213 with engine 654.8 with transmission 725.1 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Flexible coupling to transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01M
		Model 238 (except 238.361/461) with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 238 with engine 654.8 with transmission 725.1 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Flexible coupling to transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01N
		Counterholder	Fig 1
52	Attach heat shield behind transmission on underbody.	M6x1	*BA00.10-P-1002-04A
53	Install exhaust system.	Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289), 238 (except 238.361/461) with engine 256 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142MSA
		Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 276.8 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 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) with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142MNF
		Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) with engine 274.9 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142MRD
		Model 238 with engine 274.9 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142MRC
		Model 213, 238 with engine 264 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142MRH
		Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 654 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142OLC
		Model 213, 238 with engine 654.8 with transmission 725.1 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 642 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142OGW
		Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289), 238 with engine 656 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142OIB
54	Disconnect vehicle from vehicle lift.		AR00.60-P-0100CW

METRIC SCREWS/BOLTS AND NUTS AS PER MBN 10 105, 10 143

Number	Designation		8.8	10.9
BA00.10-P-1002-04A	M6x1	Nm	9	13

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COMPLETE

Number	Designation		Transmission 725.0/1
BA27.10-P-1009-04H	Screw/bolt, heat shield to oil pan	Nm	9

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COMPLETE

Number	Designation		Transmission 725.0/1
BA27.10-P-1032-04H	Screw, oil cooler heat shield to transmission	Nm	20

FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation		Model 213	Model 238
BA33.30-P-1004-03G	Collar bolt, retaining plate to front axle differential	Nm	55	55

FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation		Model 213	Model 238
BA33.30-P-1009-03G	Collar bolt, heat shield to holder of heat shield/retaining plate/front axle differential	Nm	8	8

FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation			Model 213	Model 238
BA33.30-P-1010-03G	Collar bolt, holder for heat shield to transmission/holder for exhaust system	M6	Nm	11	11
BA33.30-P-1010-03G		M8	Nm	-	-

FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation			Model 213	Model 238
BA33.30-P-1012-03G	Screw/bolt, propeller shaft to front axle gear	Stage 1	Nm	45	45
BA33.30-P-1012-03G	Screw/bolt, propeller shaft to front axle gear	Stage 2	∠°	95	95

PROPELLER SHAFT

Number	Designation				Model 213
BA41.10-gP-1001-01M	Flexible coupling to transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	Direct threaded connection	Stage 1	Nm	60
BA41.10-gP-1001-01M		Direct threaded connection	Stage 2	∠°	90

PROPELLER SHAFT

Number	Designation				Model 238
BA41.10-P-1001-01N	Flexible coupling to transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	Direct threaded connection	Stage 1	Nm	60
BA41.10-P-1001-01N		Direct threaded connection	Stage 2	∠°	90

Fig 1: Identifying Counterholder (176 589 00 40 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Set Of Protective Caps (001 589 00 91 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Set Of Protective Covers (001 589 01 91 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Clip Remover (452 589 01 63 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

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