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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Keep the removed transfer box at the level of the installation position on the transmission with the aid of a support person.
Attach the prop shaft (1) on the drive flange (3).
Align the prop shaft (1) with the markings (2) and (4).
Push the prop shaft (1) into the drive flange (3) in the arrow direction up 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
Before the screw connection, a drop of Loctite 270 (2) must be placed on each thread on the end of respective screw (1).
CONSUMABLE - LUBRICANT 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 the screws (arrows).

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°

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Follow-up work