169001610 - 2410A52 VISCOUS JOINT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION SHAFTS - R.R. FOR PERMANENT VERSION

Removing ( Refitting ) Position the vehicle on a lift.Raise the vehicle.1. Undo nuts (1a) and remove central guard (1b) protecting the propeller shaft universal joint.
1. Undo nuts (1a) and remove rear propeller shaft safety bracket (1b).
1. Undo the bolts securing the rear propeller shaft coupling to the viscous coupling and move aside the shaft.
Apply the handbrake to prevent the rear wheels from turning. If this is not sufficient, operate the brake pedal.
1. Unscrew the viscous coupling nut.
Refitting ( Removing ) Fit the viscous coupling.
Apply the handbrake to prevent the rear wheels from turning. If this is not sufficient, operate the brake pedal.
Tighten the viscous coupling nut to torque.
Value daNmFasteningComponentØ  
-12 - 15Nut--
Tighten the bolts securing the propeller shaft rear coupling to the viscous coupling.
Value daNmFasteningComponentØ  
-4Bolt-M8
Fit the rear safety bracket in its seat and tighten the nuts.Tighten the nuts securing the central guard protecting the propeller shaft universal joint.Lower the lift.Remove the vehicle from the lift.