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

Model 167 With Engine 176, 177, 256.9, 264, 274 

Fig 1: Propeller Shaft Components Location - Model 167 With Engine 176, 177, 256.9, 264 (Shown With Code M005)

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

	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  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
	Remove/install
1	Secure vehicle to prevent it moving away.
2	Put transmission into neutral position.
3	Release parking brake.
4	Remove exhaust system.	Model 167 with engine 176, 177	AR49.10-P-7142MNO
		Model 167 with engine 264	AR49.10-P-7142MRK
		Model 167 with engine 256.9	AR49.10-P-7142MSC
		Model 167 with engine 274.9	AR49.10-P-7283MRM
5	Remove rear left and right underfloor paneling		AR61.30-P-1001ME
6	Remove holder of exhaust system from reinforcement (2).	Model 167 with engine 256.9, 264, 274
		Model 167 with engine 256.9, 264Bolt, center reinforcement to frame floor assembly	*BA49.10-P-1018-02P
		Model 167 with engine 274Bolt, center reinforcement/center exhaust system holder to frame floor assembly	*BA49.10-P-1017-02I
7	Remove all heat shields in area of propeller shaft (1).
8	Remove reinforcement (2).	Model 167 with engine 256.9, 264, 274
		Model 167 with engine 256.9, 264Bolt, center reinforcement to frame floor assembly	*BA49.10-P-1018-02P
		Model 167 with engine 274Bolt, center reinforcement/center exhaust system holder to frame floor assembly	*BA49.10-P-1017-02I
9	Mark propeller shaft (1) relative to flanges at transfer case and rear axle differential.	In order when installing to be able to reproduce the installation position used by the plant.
10	Mark propeller shaft intermediate bearing (3) relative to frame floor assembly.	In order when installing to be able to reproduce the installation position used by the plant.
11	Loosen screws on propeller shaft intermediate bearing (3).	Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly	*BA41.40-P-1001-01C
12	Remove propeller shaft (1) from transfer case or adapter housing.	Tightening procedure for rear propeller shaft to transfer case	AR41.10-P-0050-17MSC
		Observe tightening procedure and markings applied during removal. Otherwise noise development and vibrations will occur.
		Aid of helper required.
		Self-locking screw/bolt of propeller shaft a transfer case/adapter housing (to rear axle)	*BA41.10-P-1001-01F
		Counterholder	Fig 2
13	Remove flex disk (4) from rear axle differential		AR41.10-P-0040-02MSC
	Drift for releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings		WF58.50-P-4110-01A
		Observe the markings made during removal. Otherwise noise development and vibrations will occur.
		The flex disk (4) remains on the propeller shaft (1).
		Aid of helper required.
		Self-locking screw/bolt on rear propeller shaft/rear axle differential	*BA41.10-P-1002-01F
		Counterholder	Fig 2
14	Unscrew screws from propeller shaft intermediate bearing (3) and remove propeller shaft (1).	Tighten screws lightly by hand and secure only after the propeller shaft (1) is secured to the transfer case and the flex disk (4) is secured to the rear axle differential. Observe the markings made during removal. Vibrations in the drive train and damage may otherwise occur.
		Make sure that the propeller shaft halves do not fall apart. Otherwise damage will occur.
	Check
15	Check propeller shaft intermediate bearing (3) for damage and wear.	If problems exist, ↓ replace drive shaft (1).
16	Check pilot bushings for wear and damage.	If problems exist, ↓ replace drive shaft (1).
17	Check flex disk (4) for damage and wear.
			AP41.10-P-4152B
		If problems exist, ↓ Replace flex disk (4).
		Self-locking screw/bolt on rear propeller shaft/rear axle differential	*BA41.10-P-1002-01F
		Counterholder	Fig 2
18	Install in the reverse order.

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

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