Propeller Shaft

Propeller shaft

Special tools:
951 2940 Counterhold 951 2940 Counterhold
999 7057 Counterhold 999 7057 Counterhold

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information is always correct.

Removal

Disconnecting the propeller shaft CV joint front





Note! If the same propeller shaft is to be reused when installing, mark the propeller shaft's CV joint in relation to the drive flange.

Remove the screws for the propeller shaft's CV joint. Use: 951 2940 Counterhold 951 2940 Counterhold.

Disconnecting the propeller shaft CV joint rear





Note! If the same propeller shaft is to be reused when installing, mark the propeller shaft's CV joint in relation to the drive flange.

Remove the screws for the propeller shaft's CV joint. Use: 999 7057 Counterhold 999 7057 Counterhold.

Note! Only applies to cars without a vibration damper on the AOC-coupling's drive flange.





For cars with a vibration damper on the Active on Demand Coupling flange
Use: 951 2940 Counterhold 951 2940 Counterhold.

Removing screws





Remove:
- the 2 screws for the propeller shaft center bearing front and rear
- the 2 rear screws for the front member for the center bearing
- 3 of the 4 screws for the rear member for the center bearing.

Note! Leave one screw in place for safety, so that the member does not fall.

Press the propeller shaft CV joints together. Remove the propeller shaft from the flanges.




Remove the remaining screw in the rear member for the center bearing. Allow the member to rest on the exhaust system.

Removing the propeller shaft




Remove the propeller shaft. Pull the propeller shaft backwards.

Note! Be careful to avoid damaging the heated oxygen sensor or the heat shields.

Hint: Carefully pull the exhaust system down to free the center bearing.

Installation

Note! For tightening torques, see Specifications. Tightening Torque

Installing the propeller shaft




Install the propeller shaft from behind.

Note! Be careful to avoid damaging the heated oxygen sensor or the heat shields.

Hint: Carefully pull the exhaust system down to free the center bearing.

Secure the propeller shaft immediately by inserting at least one screw in the rear member for the center bearing.

Installing the propeller shaft CV joint
Check carefully that the mating surfaces on the propeller shaft CV joint and flange are clean.

Note! If the same propeller shaft is to be reinstalled, install the propeller shaft using the marking made earlier.

Installing members

Install:
- the 2 M8 screws for the front member
- the 4 M8 screws for the rear member
- the 2 M8 screws for the propeller shaft center bearing front and rear.
Tighten.

Tightening the propeller shaft CV joint front




Use new screws. Use: 951 2940 Counterhold 951 2940 Counterhold as counterhold. Tighten acc. to: Tightening torque Tightening Torque.

Tightening the propeller shaft CV joint rear




Use new screws. Use: 999 7057 Counterhold 999 7057 Counterhold as counterhold. Tighten acc. to: Tightening torque Tightening Torque.





For cars with a vibration damper on the Active on Demand Coupling flange
Use: 951 2940 Counterhold 951 2940 Counterhold.