CLK 320 (208.365) V6-3.2L (112.940) (1999)
1
Remove lower part of engine encapsulation
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Model 202.1
2
Remove rear left frame cross brace
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Model 170, 208.4
3
Remove exhaust system downstream of connector
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Model 202.0
4
Unhook suspension rubbers of exhaust system
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Models 170, 202.1,208
NOTE: Support exhaust system at rear muffler
5
Detach exhaust shield (105c) from tunnel
6
Detach rear transverse bridge (21)
7
Detach reinforcement brace (27)
8
Loosen clamping nut of propeller shaft (3)
NOTE:
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Loosen clamping nut approx. one turn, do not slide back rubber boot (the rubber boot slides with it)
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Installation: Tighten clamping nut of propeller shaft, ensure correct fit of rubber boot.
9
Loosen bolts (7a) of propeller shaft intermediate bearing
NOTE: Installation: Only tighten bolts (7a) after fixing the flexible disks on the transmission and rear axle.
10
Remove rear engine mount
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Model 170, 208 with automatic transmission
11
Detach front propeller shaft from transmission
NOTE: The flexible disk remains on the propeller shaft
12
Detach rear propeller shaft from rear axle center assembly
NOTE: The flexible disk remains on the propeller shaft
13
Loosen fitted sleeves of flexible disks
14
Unscrew bolts (7a) of propeller shaft intermediate bearing
NOTE: Support propeller shaft
15
Pull propeller shaft off centering spigot on transmission and rear axle and remove to the rear
NOTE: Installation: With plastic or multi-alloy bearing bushes, pack cavities of both centering sleeves with multi-purpose grease.