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

Model 118, 177, 247 

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

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Shown on model 177 with engine 282 

Fig 1: Propeller Shaft Components Location - Model 247 With Code M005 (Shown On Model 177)

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	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
	Remove/install
1	Put transmission into neutral position.
2	Release parking brake.
3	Remove exhaust system.	Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 260 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) with code U55 (Multi-link axle) Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 282 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) with code U55 (Multi-link axle) except code ME08 (Hybrid drive 75-84 kW VARIANT (INCLUDING PLUG-IN))	AR49.10-P-7286MFD
		Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 654 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142MFF
		Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 139 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7286MFG
4	Remove heat shields (3, 4).
5	Mark propeller shaft intermediate bearing (2).	Position color markings for position of propeller shaft intermediate bearing (2) relative to frame floor assembly. Observe marking in order to reproduce the ex factory installation position.
6	Loosen screws (5).	Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly	*BA41.40-P-1001-01G
7	Mark position of propeller shaft (1) at flange relative to power take-off and rear axle differential in color and remove propeller shaft (1).		AR41.10-P-0050-18MFA
	Drift for releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings	Aid of helper required.	WF58.50-P-4110-01A
		Bolt, flexible coupling to rear axle differential	*BA41.10-P-1002-01K
		Bolt, drive shaft to transmission	*BA41.10-P-1001-01K
		Counterholder	Fig 2
8	Remove screws (5).
9	Move propeller shaft (1) out toward rear.	Aid of helper required.
	Check
10	Check propeller shaft intermediate bearing (2) for wear and damage.	If problems exist, ↓ Replace propeller shaft (1).
11	Check pilot bushings for wear and damage.	If problems exist, ↓ Replace pilot bushings.	AR41.10-P-0250MFC
12	Check flex disk and propeller shaft flange for wear and damage.
		If problems exist, ↓ Replace flex disk or propeller shaft (1).	AP41.10-P-4152C
13	Install in the reverse order.

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

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