9. Remove front propeller shaft adapters from en-
gine and from front differential.
Front Propeller Shaft Inspection
Inspect if propeller shaft is not bent or twisted.
Check propeller shaft splines for wear or damage.
Check if propeller shaft bellows is pierced or brit-
tle.
Front Propeller Shaft Installation
The installation is the reverse of removal proce-
dure. However, pay attention to the following.
Apply
XPS SYNTHETIC GREASE (P/N 293 550 010)
splines.
Tighten propeller shaft adapter screw to specifica-
tion.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Propeller shaft
adapter screw
(differential side:
M10x16)
Propeller shaft
adapter screw
(engine side: M12x20)
vmr2015-138
on
75 N•m ± 5 N•m
(55 lbf•ft ± 4 lbf•ft)
+
LOCTITE 648 (GREEN)
(P/N 413 711 400)
75 N•m ± 5 N•m
(55 lbf•ft ± 4 lbf•ft)
+
LOCTITE 648 (GREEN)
(P/N 413 711 400)
Section 06 DRIVE SYSTEM
Subsection 01 (FRONT DRIVE)
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