Engine, Transmission And/Or Axle Damage - Mercedes-Benz 963 2022 Series Manual

Engine, transmission and/or axle damage

Important safety information
Note
A propeller shaft may fall down and injure you when
being removed.
Secure propeller shaft against falling down before
removal, e.g. by tying up propeller shaft with help of
a second person.
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Remove the propeller shafts completely if possible. If
this is not possible, affix a notice in the cab to
prevent anyone from starting the engine.
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Engine damage
• Remove propeller shafts to drive axles, see chapter
"Propeller shafts removal".
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Transmission damage
• Remove propeller shafts to drive axles, chapter
"Propeller shafts removal".
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Damage to front axle transmission
• Raise vehicle at front axle.
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Damage to rear axle differential
• Lock differential with screw, see chapter "Drive shafts
removal".
• Remove drive shafts of rear axles, see chapter "Drive
shafts removal".
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Damage to the planetary gear system or the wheel
bearings
• Raise the damaged axle.
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The propeller shaft should not be pulled apart when
it is being removed. However, if it is necessary to
pull the propeller shaft apart, the installation position
must be marked on the sliding piece beforehand. If
this is not done, there may be imbalance in the
propeller shaft when it is reinstalled.
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Make sure that the transmission or the transfer case
does not turn when driving, otherwise the
transmission or the transfer case could be damaged.
• Remove propeller shaft between rear axle and
transfer case.
• Remove propeller shaft between front axle and
transfer case.
• Remove propeller shafts of the axles not raised.
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