Detach the prop shaft from the transmission
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to prop shaft during removal.
Non-observance of the removal guidelines for the prop shaft on the rear axle differential may cause severe damage.
Damage to prop shaft during removal.
Non-observance of the removal guidelines for the prop shaft on the rear axle differential may cause severe damage.
- Do not disassemble the three-hole flange, flexible disc and prop shaft. The three-hole flange to the rear axle differential is balanced with the flexible disc and prop shaft.
- Loosen the recessed nut against the direction of travel in clockwise direction. The prop shaft must be loosened on the recessed nut only and exclusively in the direction of rotation otherwise the anti-twist lock of the bi-hexagonal flange nut is damaged.
- In the event of a damaged anti-twist lock on the bi-hexagonal flange nut: Replace the rear axle differential.
- In order to avoid a humming of the drivetrain after reinstalling the prop shaft:
- The flexible disc connection (1) on the front at the juncture shaft must be marked in one plane with the flexible disc (2) and the three-bolt flange (3) before loosening.
- During installation the three-bolt flange (3) must be forced back together again with the flexible disc (2) in the same position.
- Loosen screws.
