S 55 AMG (220.174) V8-5.5L SC (113.991) (2004)
5
Remove exhaust shielding plate above center muffler (105e) in area close to tunnel
NOTE: Installation: Install new sheet metal nuts
6
Detach front reinforcement brace (34)
7
Only slacken bolts of propeller shaft intermediate bearing (7)
8
Disconnect front propeller shaft (1) at transmission
NOTE:
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Flexible coupling remains on propeller shaft.
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Installation: Mount the front propeller shaft on the transmission.
9
Detach rear propeller shaft (2) from rear axle center assembly
NOTE:
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Flexible coupling remains on propeller shaft.
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Installation: Connect rear propeller shaft to rear axle center assembly
10
Loosen fitted sleeves of flexible couplings.
11
Unscrew bolts of propeller shaft intermediate bearing (7)
12
Pull propeller shaft off centering pins on transmission and rear axle, then extract to the rear
NOTE: Installation: Fill cavities of both centering sleeves with rubber or multi-layer bearing bushes with multi-purpose grease.
13
Detach front propeller shaft from rear section at the slide connection
NOTE:
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Only if necessary.
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Installation: Assemble propeller shaft Coat splined profile with Molykote grease.
Inspect
14
Check propeller shaft intermediate bearing (7) for wear.
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Replace if necessary.
15
Check centering sleeves for wear
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Replace if necessary.
16
Check flexible coupling of front propeller shaft for wear
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Replace if necessary.
17
Check vibration damper (model 220.028/128) (20) of rear propeller shaft for wear
NOTE: Label vibration damper in relation to three or four-arm flange before removal.
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Install new flexible coupling or vibration damper if necessary.
18
Install in the reverse order.
AR41.10-P-0050-05I Connect Sections of Propeller Shaft Long-Life Grease (NLGI Grade 2)
AR41.10-P-0050-05I Connect sections of propeller shaft Long-life grease (NLGI grade 2)