26 11 000 Removing and installing propeller shaft (inserted) completely

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 120
• 00 9 130
• 33 5 070
• 33 0 080

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM
• Remove exhaust bracket and stiffening strut
• Remove heat shields

Installation sequence: 

1. Join propeller shaft to rear axle final drive
2. Join propeller shaft to transmission
3. Join center mount

Screw-fastening sequence:

1. Insert nut
2. Flexible disc to rear axle final drive
3. Center mount

Release screws.

Installation note: 

Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.

Fig 1: Locating ZNS Bolts And Self-Locking Nuts

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Installation note: 

Check centering mount (1).

If necessary, replace damaged CENTERING .

Fig 2: Identifying Centering Mount

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Installation note: 

Tighten down screws/bolts to specified torque.

Secure angle of rotation special tool 00 9 120 with magnets 00 9 130 to vehicle underbody and screw down further according to angle of rotation.

Tightening torque 26 11 2AZ .

Fig 3: Securing Angle Of Rotation Special Tool (00 9 120)

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Slacken screws (1)

Using a suitable tool (2), secure propeller shaft at center universal joint against turning.

Remove screws of center mount fully only after opening insert nut.

Tightening torque 26 11 4AZ .

Fig 4: Securing Propeller Shaft At Center Universal Joint Using Suitable Tool

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Failure to comply with this instruction may result in serious damage to the transfer box.

Fig 5: Releasing Inlay Nut With Special Tool (33 5 070 And 33 0 080)

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Release inlay nut in clockwise direction with special tool 33 5 070 and 33 0 080.

Tightening torque 26 11 1AZ .

Remove retaining clip (1) and gasket (2).

Installation note: 

Retaining clip and gasket must be replaced.

Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Clip And Gasket

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Remove insert nut (1).

Installation note: 

Insert nut must be replaced.

The sunk nut is equipped with a screw locking.

Prior to the first journey, a minimum hardening time of 2 hours  must be complied with.

Failure to comply with these instructions may cause serious damage!

Fig 7: Identifying Insert Nut

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Before installing propeller shaft:

Clean insert collar (1) on flange nut and gearing on bevel pinion (2).

Fill insert collar (1) with grease (refer to SPECIFIED GREASE ).

Fig 8: Identifying Collar And Bevel Pinions

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Clean thread (1) of joint hub to remove adhesive residues.

Hub gearing (2) must be greased (refer to SPECIFIED GREASE ).

Fig 9: Identifying Hub Gearing And Thread

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Place flange nut (1) with gasket in insert collar of flange nut.

Install retaining clip (2).

Fig 10: Identifying Flange Nut And Retaining Clip

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Installation sequence:

1. Join propeller shaft to rear axle final drive
2. Join propeller shaft to transmission
3. Join center mount

Screw-fastening sequence:

1. Insert nut
2. Flexible disc to rear axle final drive
3. Center mount

Slide propeller shaft (1) to the limit position onto insert nut and secure.

Secure propeller shaft at center universal joint against turning with a mounting lever.

Tightening torque 26 11 1AZ .

Fig 11: Sliding Propeller Shaft To Limit Position Onto Insert Nut

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