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Tightening Procedure For Rear Propeller Shaft To Transfer Case - AR41.10-P-0050-17MSC

Model 167 

Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
PROPELLER SHAFT

Number Designation Model 167
BA41.10-P-1001-01F Self-locking screw/bolt of propeller shaft at transfer case/adapter housing (to rear axle) Stage 1 Nm 40
Stage 2   90
Fig 1: Identifying Retainer Wrench (164 589 02 07 00)
G11972199Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Remove 

  1. Mark position of rear propeller shaft relative to flange of transfer case in order to reproduce the factory installation position during installation.
  2. Remove screws (1 to 6) at transfer case and detach rear propeller shaft from transfercase.

    IMPORTANT Counterhold flange on transfer case with SPECIAL TOOL retainer wrench.

    G14790921Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

    Install 

    NOTES It is essential to observe the tightening procedure for the screws (1 to 6) securing the rear propeller shaft to the transfer case.

    Otherwise, there are vibrations and noise development at high speeds.

    IMPORTANT The screws (1 to 6) securing the rear propeller shaft to the transfer case must always be replaced.

  3. Align markings with each other.
  4. Tighten screws (3, 6) to initial torque of 10 Nm and mark.
  5. Tighten screws (1 to 6) in numerical sequence TORQUE SPECIFICATION .