27 10 010 Removing and Installing Transfer Box (PTO)

27 10 010 Removing and installing transfer box (PTO)







IMPORTANT:
After completion of work, check transmission oil level and top up if necessary.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer box.







IMPORTANT: When removing and installing, on no account must the transfer box (PTO) filled with oil be tilted more than 45°, irrespective of which direction.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Manual gearbox only: Drain and catch transmission oil.
- Remove right output shaft
- Remove exhaust system
- Detach propeller shaft at transfer box, release centre mount
- Tie up the propeller shaft to the vehicle underbody.
- IMPORTANT:
- Bending the propeller shaft by an excessive angle can cause premature damage to the joint/propeller shaft.







Release screws (1).
Remove PTO mount.
Tightening torque 27 10 2AZ.







Remove circlip (1).

Installation note:
Install retaining ring (1).







Pull the connecting shaft (1) out of the PTO housing.







Release PTO bolts (1).
Tightening torque 27 10 1AZ.







Undo PTO bolt (1).
Tightening torque 27 10 1AZ.







Slightly pull PTO (1) in the direction of the arrow and remove.

IMPORTANT: When removing and installing, on no account must the transfer box (PTO) filled with oil be tilted more than 45°, irrespective of which direction.







Installation note:
Before installing the transfer box:
Check the sealing ring (1) for damage and lubricate lightly.
If necessary, replace sealing ring.