Fig. 1: Overview Of Propeller Shaft
Complete Propeller Shaft
Flexible Disc
Centring mount
Centre mount
REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE PROPELLER SHAFT (FLEXIBLE DISC AT
REAR)
Necessary prelimi
Notes
IMPORTANT: It is absolutely necessary to replace the sunk nut!
The sunk nut already has a screw locking.
After the propeller shaft has been screwed into the rear axle final drive (sunk
nut), a
Necessary preliminary work
Remove PROPELLER SHAFT.
Completely fill centering bore hole (1) with viscous grease.
Drive special tool 11 1 310 with a plastic hammer into centering bore hole.
The cen
GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES ON VEHICLES WITH ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN
PROTECTION SYSTEM
WARNING: Danger to life!
Triggering the active pedestrian protection system while the engine
compartment lid is open may cause serious
injury by the retaining hooks.
Use protection systems when carryin
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATERTIGHTNESS (N54, N63)
Notes
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.
Protective measures/rules of conduct
Wear safety goggles
Wear protective gloves
Observe national/country-specific regulations
IMPORTANT: Risk of ski