REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


Pre-removal and Post-installation operation
  • Engine Room Under Cover Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover .)
  • Transfer Oil Draining and Filling (Refer to GROUP 23A, On-vehicle Service, Transfer Oil Change .)




Removal steps
<<A>>
 >>B<<
 1.
 Flange yoke and electronic control coupling connecting nut


2.
 Heat protector


3.
 Bolt


4.
 Insulator


5.
 Spacer
<<B>>
 >>A<<
 6.
 Propeller shaft assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> FLANGE YOKE AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL COUPLING CONNECTING NUT REMOVAL

Put mating marks on the flange yoke and the electronic control coupling, then remove the connecting nuts.

<<B>> PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1.
caution If the joint assembly is bent, it may be damaged when pinching the joint boots.
Insert a waste or similar materials into the joint boots, and remove the propeller shaft assembly by aligning the front propeller shaft with the rear shaft.

2.Using special tool plug (MB991193), cover the transfer case to prevent the entry of foreign materials.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

caution
  • Do not damage the oil seal lip of the transfer.
  • The mounting bolt and nut may be loosened if oil or grease is stuck on the threads of the bolt and nut. Tighten them after degreasing the threads.
  • If the joint assembly is bent, it may be damaged when pinching the joint boots.

>>B<< PROPELLER SHAFT FLANGE YOKE AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL CONNECTION NUT INSTALLATION
If the propeller shaft is reused, align the mating marks and install the connecting nuts.
Tightening torque: 54 ± 5 N·m