E 320 4MATIC Wagon (210.282) V6-3.2L (112.941) (1998)
5. Remove bolts for the front propeller shaft (1a) from transmission
-
The flexible disk remains on the propeller shaft.
6. Remove bolts for the rear propeller shaft (2) from rear axle center assembly
-
The flexible disk remains on the propeller shaft
7. Using a shop made drift, loosen fitted sleeves of flexible disks
8. Unscrew bolts (7a) of propeller shaft intermediate bearing
-
Support propeller shaft
9. Pull propeller shaft off centering journal on transmission and off rear axle and remove downwards
10. Separate front and rear propeller shafts, if necessary
-
Note position of alignment marks (raised humps) on shafts, place matchmarks if required.
11. Check flexible disks, vibration dampers, centering sleeves and propeller shaft intermediate bearing for wear or damage
-
Replace worn or damaged components as necessary
INSTALLATION
-
Install in reverse sequence, noting the following information:
-
Replace self-locking bolts and nuts
-
Coat splined shaft section with Molykote, or equivalent, grease, ensure rubber boot is properly seated.
-
Pack cavities of both plastic or composite material centering bushes with multi purpose grease
-
Amount of grease for propeller shaft centering sleeve: 6 grams
-
Do not tighten intermediate bearing bolts (7a) until the flexible disks have been fastened to the transmission and rear axle center piece
assembly
-
Tighten the following components as noted.
-
Self-locking nut for flexible disk on transmission or front propeller shaft:
-
10 mm Bolts: 40 Nm
-
12 mm Bolts: 60 Nm
-
Self-locking nut for flexible disk on rear propeller shaft or rear axle center piece assembly:
-
10 mm Bolts: 40 Nm
-
12 mm Bolts: 60 Nm