Propeller shaft
Propeller shaft |
Important | ||
When removing/fitting the propeller shaft, special tool DT-49035 Holder, Propeller Shaft must be used to prevent the shaft from being bent or the ties from being damaged due to being bent too forcefully. |
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During manual handling, the propeller shaft must be lifted at the front and rear sections in order to prevent the ties from being damaged due to being bent too forcefully. |
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To remove |
1. |
Remove
Rear catalytic converter, B284, 4WD
.
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2. |
Mark out the position of the mountings (A), use spray paint.
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3. |
Undo the propeller shaft (A) from the differential clutch. Hold with
DT-49147 Support
.
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4. |
Remove the shaft from the differential clutch. Connect
DT-49064 Puller
to the unthreaded hole of the driver. Start by fitting a bolt (A) and using it to press out the shaft. If the shaft does not detach, turn the driver half a turn, fit the next bolt and continue pressing.
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5. |
Remove the tool.
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6. |
Remove the mountings (A) and allow the propeller shaft to rest against the column jack and
DT-49035 Holder, propeller shaft
.
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7. |
Remove the front joint (A) with
DT-49030 Removal tool
, removing in two steps. A wooden block may be required between the tool and the flange to extract the joint completely.
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8. |
Lower and pull the propeller shaft away.
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To fit |
1. |
Raise the propeller shaft with the column jack and
DT-49035 Holder, propeller shaft
.
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2. |
Check the circlip and O-ring on the front joint.
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3. |
Lubricate the splines with
90 513 210 Universal paste
and fit the front joint. Press it in by hand until the circlip engages.
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4. |
Fit the mountings, in accordance with the earlier markings (A).
Tightening torque 20 Nm (14.7 lbf ft). |
5. |
Fit the propeller shaft's bolts (A) to the differential clutch, use
DT-49147 Support
to hold the joint. Use new bolts and
Thread locking adhesive, Loctite 242
.
Tightening torque 30 Nm (22.1 lbf ft). |
6. |
Fit
Rear catalytic converter, B284, 4WD
.
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7. |
Lower and pull the lift away.
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8. |
Lower the car.
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