Removing and Installing Complete Propeller Shaft

- Remove and install primary and final mufflers.





- Unscrew heat shield.

Since 1983 Models:





- Unscrew connector.





Installation:
• Also bolt on holder for oxygen sensor plug.





- Unscrew heat shield.

Installation:
• Check for sufficient space between tank and heat shield.





- Unscrew threaded sleeve several turns with Special Tool 26 1 040.

Installation:
• Tighten threaded sleeve with Special Tool 26 1 040 after finishing installation.
• Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.4 ft.lbs).

Cars with 4 HP 22 Automatic Transmission:





- Support transmission with Special Tools 20 0 120 and 00 2 020.

- Unscrew transmission suspension.

Cars with Manual Transmission and Vibration Damper on Output Flange:





- Support transmission.

- Unscrew transmission suspension.

- Lower transmission.





- Unscrew propeller shaft on transmission.

Version with Bolted Vibration Damper:





The vibration damper is mounted on the transmission end output flange.





- Unscrew propeller shaft on the transmission, turn the vibration damper 60° and place it on the rubber coupling.

- The vibration damper is taken off together with the propeller shaft.





Installation:
• Replace stop nuts.
• Tightening torque 48-68 Nm (35-50 ft.lbs).

Important! If possible by design, only turn the nuts or bolts on the flange end to avoid tension in joint coupling.





- Unscrew propeller shaft on the final drive.





Installation:
• Replace stop nuts.
• Tightening torque 64 Nm (47 ft.lbs).





- Unscrew center mount.

Installation:
• Preload the center mount in forward direction by distance A = 4 to 6 mm (0.157 to 0.236").





- Bend down and pull propeller shaft out of centering pin on transmission.

- If applicable. slide propeller shaft together completely on the slide.

Installation:
• Propeller shafts are balanced in assembled state and therefore may only be replaced as complete assemblies.
• Check the center, lubricating with Molykote Long-term 2 if necessary.
• Replace a damaged center.





Caution! Never let the propeller shaft bear on the fuel tank connecting line.