S 500 Coupe (140.070) V8-5.0L (119.980) (1997)
8. Remove bolts from front propeller shaft flexible disc and transmission
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The flexible disk remains on the propeller shaft
9. Remove bolts from rear propeller shaft flexible disc and rear axle center assembly
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The flexible disk remains on the propeller shah.
10. Using a shop made drift, loosen fitted sleeves of flexible disks
11. Unscrew bolts (7a) of propeller shaft intermediate bearing
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Support propeller shaft
12. Pull propeller shaft off centering journal on transmission and off rear axle and remove downwards
13. 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.
14. Check flexible disks, vibration dampers, centering sleeves and propeller shaft intermediate bearing for wear or damage
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Replace worn or damaged components as necessary
INSTALLATION
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Install in reverse sequence, noting the following information:
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Replace self-locking bolts and nuts
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Replace plate nuts for exhaust shield (105e) above center muffler
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Coat splined shaft section with Molykote, or equivalent, grease, ensure rubber boot is properly seated.
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Pack cavities of both plastic or composite material centering bushes with multi purpose grease
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Amount of grease for propeller shaft centering sleeve: 6 grams