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Automatic gearbox 099 four-wheel drive
Removing and installing propshaft
Measuring distance between propshaft and steering box and adjusting
 
N39-0409

→ Measure distance -a- between propshaft and steering box after each repair on vehicle which influences the position of the propshaft.

Distance -a - 22 mm

1 - Propshaft

2 - Steering box

Arrow points forwards

  • ‒ Loosen heat shield above steering box and place to side to measure distance -a-.
  • ‒ To adjust, loosen assembly mounting (upper engine gearbox to body) and push engine/gearbox forwards or backwards until a distance of 22 mm is achieved.
  • ‒ If a minimum distance of 17 mm is not achievable check assembly mountings.

Assembly mounting tightening torques

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