Install the front prop shaft

CAUTION: Heavy component.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.

Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

Replace the O-ring (1) before the installation of the prop shaft.
Parts: O-ring

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With the help of a support person, hold the removed transfer box at the height of the installation position on the transmission.
Attach the prop shaft (1) on the drive flange (3).
Line up the prop shaft (1) with marks (2) and (4).
Push the prop shaft (1) into the output flange (3) in the arrow direction all the way to the stop.

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Before installing the prop shaft on the front axle transmission, all 4 threads (1) in the front axle transmission flange must be freed of possible residue and contaminations and cleaned.

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Replace screws.
Parts: Screws

A drop of Loctite 270 (2) must be given before the screw connection on each thread at the end of the respective screw (1).

CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION

High-strength screw lock, Loctite 270

10 ml, Tube

83 19 2 210 337

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After the screw connection of the front prop shaft, a 30 minute hardening time must be ensured before the vehicle is operated again.

Tighten screws (arrows).

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Prop shaft before the front axle differential
Replace screws. Joining torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail.	Joining torque 20 Nm Angle of rotation 45°