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

Model 217, 222 

Shown on model 222.182 

Fig 1: Propeller Shaft Component Location - Model 217 (Shown On Model 222.182)

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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.  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
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
Notice	Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws		AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
	Remove/install
1	Put transmission into neutral position.
2	Release parking brake.
3.1	Remove exhaust system.	Model 217, 222 with engine 176, 177
		Model 222 with engine 256, 264, 656
	Model 222 with engine 256, 264		AR49.10-P-7142MRT
		Model 217, 222 with engine 177	AR49.10-P-7142MNM
		Model 222 with engine 656	AR49.10-P-7142OIA
		Model 217, 222 with engine 176	AR49.10-P-7142MNL
3.2	Remove rear exhaust system.	Model 217 with engine 157, 276.8, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 157, 276, 277, 278, 279, 651 Model 222 with engine 642 except code U77 (Diesel Emission control BLUETEC (SCR))
		AR49.10-P-7285LF
3.3	Remove SCR catalytic converter.	Model 222 with engine 642 with code U77 (Diesel Emission control BLUETEC (SCR))
		AR14.40-P-2006LFD
4	Remove all heat shields under propeller shaft (1).
5	Remove reinforcement (2).	Screw/bolt, center reinforcement to frame floor assembly	*BA61.10-P-1003-01K
6	Loosen screws on propeller shaft intermediate bearing (3).		AR41.40-P-0002-01LF
		Model 217 Screw/bolt, center reinforcement to frame floor assembly	*BA41.40-P-1002-011
		Model 222 Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing/center reinforcement to frame floor assembly	*BA41.10-P-1003-01J
7	Remove flex disks (4) from transmission and rear axle differential.		AR41.10-P-0040-01LF
	Drift for releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings		WF58.50-P-4110-01A
		Helper required. Flex disks (4) remain on the propeller shaft (1).
		Model 217 Flex disk or joint flange at transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01L
		Model 222 Flexible coupling to rear axle differential or rear propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1002-01J
		Model 222 Flexible coupling to transmission or front propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01J
		Counterholder	Fig 2
8	Unscrew screws from propeller shaft intermediate bearing (3) and extend propeller shaft (1) toward the rear.	Installation:  Screw in screws so that they are loose and only tighten after the flex disks (4) have been tightened on the transmission and rear axle differential. Vibrations in the drive train and damage may otherwise occur. Make sure that the halves or thirds of propeller shaft do not come apart at the slide joints. Otherwise damage will occur.
	Check
9	Check propeller shaft intermediate bearing (3) for wear and damage.	If problems exist, ↓ Replace propeller shaft intermediate bearing (3).
		AR41.40-P-0002LF
10	Check pilot bushings for wear and damage.	If problems exist, ↓ Replace pilot bushings.
		AR41.10-P-0250LF
11	Check flex disks (4) for wear and damage.
			AP41.10-P-4152HA
		If problems exist, ↓ Replace flexible couplings (4).
12	Install in the reverse order.

PROPELLER SHAFT

Number	Designation				Model 222
BA41.10-P-1001-01J	Flexible coupling to transmission or front propeller shaft	Self-locking nut		Nm	68
		Direct threaded connection	Stage 1	Nm	60
			Stage 2	∠°	90

PROPELLER SHAFT

Number	Designation				Model 217
BA41.10-P-1001-01L	Flex disk or joint flange at transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	Self-locking nut		Nm	68
		Direct threaded connection	Stage 1	Nm	60
			Stage 2	∠°	90

PROPELLER SHAFT

Number	Designation				Model 222
BA41.10-P-1002-01J	Flexible coupling to rear axle differential or rear propeller shaft	Self-locking nut		Nm	68
		Direct threaded connection	Stage 1	Nm	60
			Stage 2	∠°	90

PROPELLER SHAFT

Number	Designation		Model 222
BA41.10-P-1003-01J	Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing/center reinforcement to frame floor assembly	Nm	32

PROPELLER SHAFT INTERMEDIATE BEARING

Number	Designation		Model 217
BA41.40-P-1002-011	Screw/bolt, center reinforcement to frame floor assembly	Nm	32

FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Number	Designation		Model 217	Model 222.0/1/9
BA61.10-P-1003-01K	Screw/bolt, center reinforcement to frame floor assembly	Nm	32	32

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

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