there are special sockets and holder required for this operation. not for someone to do in there driveway.

Roy

Removing the rear propeller shaft

Note! If the same propeller shaft is to be reused mark the propeller shaft CV joint in relation to the flange.

Remove the screws from the joint. Use counterhold 999 7057 Counterhold See: Tools and Equipment\999 7057 Counterhold.
Leave one screw in place by a few threads for safety.

For cars with a vibration damper on the Active on Demand Coupling flange
Use counterhold 951 2940 Counterhold See: Tools and Equipment\951 2940 Counterhold.
Leave one screw in place by a few threads for safety.

Remove the screws from the propeller shaft center bearing.
Slacken off the screws in the support for the center bearing on the right-hand side a few turns. Fully remove the screws on the left-hand side
Let the center support hang down so that the propeller shaft can be angled.
Remove the screw from the joint.
Press the shaft joints together, detach it from the flange.
Remove the shaft.

Installation

Note! For tightening torques, see Specifications See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle\Specifications\Mechanical\Tightening Torque.

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