E 430 (210.070) V8-4.3L (113.940) (1999)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Removal and Replacement
Replacing Centering Sleeve
REMOVAL
1. Remove propeller shaft.
2. Mark relative positions of flexible disks (12) to three-arm flange and remove
3. Using a suitable shop made drift, loosen fitted sleeves in flexible disks
4. Separate front and rear propeller shafts, if necessary
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Note position of alignment marks (raised humps) on shafts, place matchmarks if required.
5. Check centering sleeve (10) in front and rear propeller shafts
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If sealing lip in centering sleeve (10) is worn or damaged, the centering sleeves can be replaced individually
6. Remove centering sleeve (10) as follows:
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Drive centering sleeve evenly out of the propeller shaft (arrow) using a suitable cold chisel.
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If centering sleeve cannot be driven out with a cold chisel, proceed as follows: