E 55 AMG Sedan (211.076) V8-5.5L SC (113.990) (2003)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Removal and Replacement
AR41.10-P-0050T Remove/Install Propeller Shaft
AR41.10-P-0050T Remove/Install Propeller Shaft
Remove/Install
DANGER:
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Risk of death. Death may result if vehicle slips or topples from 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.
CAUTION: Installation: Replace self-locking nuts and bolts
1.1 Remove/install exhaust system as from flange connection
1.2 Remove/install exhaust system, starting from pipe connection
1.3 Remove/install complete exhaust system
2
Remove heat shields (105d, 105e)
3
Unscrew cross strut (40)
4
Unscrew propeller shaft (1) from transmission (2)
NOTE:
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The flexible coupling (3a) remains on the propeller shaft (1).
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Installation: Mount propeller shaft at transmission.
5
Unscrew propeller shaft (1) from rear axle center assembly (50)
NOTE:
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The flexible coupling (3b) remains on the propeller shaft.
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Installation: Attach propeller shaft to rear axle center assembly.
6
Loosen fitted sleeves on flexible couplings.
7
Unscrew bolts of propeller shaft intermediate bearing (4)
8
Detach propeller shaft (1) from centering journal from rear axle center assembly (50) and transmission (2) and remove downwards.
NOTE: Installation: Pack cavities in the two centering sleeves with multipurpose grease.