E 320 4MATIC Sedan (211.082) V6-3.2L (112.954) (2004)
9
Disconnect propeller shaft (1) at slide connection
NOTE:
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Only if necessary.
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Installation: Coat splined shaft profile with Molykote grease.
Inspect
10
Check propeller shaft intermediate bearings, flexible couplings, vibration dampers and centering sleeves
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Check for wear and if there is a complaint.
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Remove/install propeller shaft intermediate bearing and replacing deep-groove ball bearing.
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Replace centering sleeve.
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Replace flexible coupling.
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Replace vibration damper.
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Install in the reverse order.
AR41.10-P-0070P Remove/Install Front Axle Differential Propeller Shaft
Remove/install Front Axle Differential Propeller Shaft
Shown On Model 203
DANGER:
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Lethal injuries are possible if vehicle slips off of 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
Raise vehicle.
2
Remove right-hand sensor, downstream of TWC (G3/6)
3
Mark propeller shaft of front axle gear (70) relative to flange of front axle gear and to flange of transfer case
4
Detach propeller shaft of front axle gear (70) from flange of front axle gear
NOTE: Installation: Observe marking
5
Detach propeller shaft of front axle gear (70) from flange of transfer case
NOTE: Installation: Observe marking
6
Take out propeller shaft of front axle gear (70)
7
Check universal joints, replace propeller shaft of front axle gear (70) if necessary
8
Check rubber boot (71) and replace if necessary
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Necessary after checking, Replace rubber boot on front axle gear propeller shaft