CLK 320 (209.365) V6-3.2L (112.955) (2004)
11
Unscrew bolts of propeller shaft intermediate bearing (7)
NOTE: Installation: mount propeller shaft intermediate bearing
12
Pull propeller shaft (1, 2) off centering pin at transmission and at rear axle center assembly and remove from the back
NOTE: Installation: Fill cavities of both centering sleeves with multi-purpose grease
13
Detach front and rear propeller shaft from slide connection
NOTE:
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Only if necessary.
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Installation: Coat splined shaft profile with Molykote grease.
14
Check flexible couplings, centering sleeves and propeller shaft intermediate bearing (7) for wear
NOTE: Replace if necessary: Remove/install propeller shaft intermediate bearing and replace grooved ball bearing
15
Check centering sleeves for wear
NOTE: Replace if necessary, Install new centering sleeve
16
Check flexible coupling of front propeller shaft for wear
17
Check flexible coupling of rear propeller shaft for wear
18
Install in the reverse order
AR41.10-P-0200P Replacing Centering Sleeve
AR41.10-P-0200P Replacing Centering Sleeve
DANGER:
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Risk of fatal accident if the vehicle slips off the lifting platform
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Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points
specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
1
Remove propeller shaft
2
Mark flexible coupling (12) relative to three-arm flange (1) and detach
NOTE: Check flexible coupling (12) for damage and replace if necessary.
CAUTION: Replace nut (14), washer (13) and bolt (11).
3
Loosen fitted sleeves in flexible couplings.
4
Separate front and rear propeller shafts at slide connection
NOTE: Installation: Coat splined profile with Molykote grease.