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Remove/install propeller shaft - AR41.10-P-0050EW

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MODEL 212, 218 

Fig 1: Propeller Shaft Remove/Install Components
G09976494Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
MODIFICATION NOTES

25.6.10 Value modified: Self-locking nut, flexible coupling to transmission and front propeller shaft, M12   *BA41.10-P-1001-01I 
  Value changed: Self-locking nut, flex disk to rear propeller shaft or rear axle differential M12   *BA41.10-P-1002-01I 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
NOTES Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws   AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Shift transmission into neutral or idle position    
2.1 Remove rear engine compartment paneling Vehicles with gasoline engine AR61.20-P-1105EW
2.2 Remove bottom part of rear soundproofing Vehicles with diesel engine AR94.30-P-5300EW
3 Detach underfloor paneling (1L, 1R) in area of heat shields (3, 4) at the clips (2)    
4 Remove cross strut (5) from underfloor TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA61.10-P-1003-01H 
5 Remove rear engine crossmember Engine 156 in model 212 AR22.10-P-1180CMG
Engine 271, 272, 273, 642, 651 in model 212
Engine 276, 642, 651 in model 218
AR22.10-P-1180CW
6 Detach heat shields (3, 4) and remove    
7 Mark propeller shaft (20) IMPORTANT Apply color markings identifying the position of the propeller shaft (20) relative to the flanges on the transmission and differential, in order to be able to reproduce the factory installation position when installing.  
8 Detach front flex disk (20V) from transmission IMPORTANT Loosen fitted sleeves in front flexible coupling (20V). AR41.10-P-0050-09TX 
    IMPORTANT The front flexible coupling (20V) remains on the propeller shaft (20).  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.10-P-1001-01I 
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Drift for loosening fitting sleeves in flex disks.   WF58.50-P-4110-01A
9 Detach rear flex disk (20H) from differential IMPORTANT Loosen fitted sleeves in rear flexible coupling (20H). AR41.10-P-0050-09TX 
    IMPORTANT The rear flexible coupling (20H) remains on the propeller shaft (20).  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.10-P-1002-01I 
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Drift for loosening fitting sleeves in flex disks.   WF58.50-P-4110-01A
10 Remove exhaust system (10) from flange connection of catalytic converter/diesel particulate filter and back    
Engine 276 in model 218, 212 AR49.10-P-7100EL
Engine 156, 272, 273 in model 212 AR49.10-P-7100EW
Engine 642, 651 in model 212, 218 AR49.10-P-7100EWI
11 Mark propeller shaft center support bearing (11) IMPORTANT Apply color markings of position of propeller shaft center support bearing (11) relative to vehicle underbody in order to reproduce the factory installation position when installing.  
12 Remove bolts on propeller shaft center support bearing (11) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT The bolts may only be tightened securely when the propeller shaft (20) is securely fitted to the transmission and differential.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.40-P-1001-01F 
13 Move propeller shaft (20) down and out    
INSPECT Checking     
14 Check propeller shaft center support bearing (11) for wear and damage IMPORTANT If necessary: ↓  
Remove/install propeller shaft intermediate bearing (11) and replace grooved ball bearing. AR41.10-P-0100CW 
15 Check centering sleeves for wear IMPORTANT If necessary: ↓  
Replace centering sleeve. AR41.10-P-0200CW 
16 Check front flexible coupling (20V) and rear flexible coupling (20H)   AP41.10-P-4152EW 
17 Install in the reverse order    
PROPELLER SHAFT

Number Designation Model 212 Model 218
BA41.10-P-1001-01I Self-locking nut, flex disk to transmission or front propeller shaft M12 Nm 68 68
BA41.10-P-1002-01I Self-locking nut, flex disk to rear propeller shaft or differential M12 Nm 68 68
PROPELLER SHAFT CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

Number Designation Model 212 Model 218
BA41.40-P-1001-01F Bolt, propeller shaft center support bearing Self-tapping screw to frame floor assembly Nm 20 20
FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Number Designation Model 212 Model 218
BA61.10-P-1003-01H Bolt, rear reinforcement brace to frame floor assembly Nm 24 24