Measure propeller shaft alignment with electronic inclinometer

AR41.10-P-0084RT

Measure propeller shaft alignment with electronic inclinometer

22.12.11

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Remove



Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

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The measurement can be carried out with three different instruments

Electronic inclinometer

gotis://F_40.2_02.0

Propeller shaft inclinometer

gotis://A_41/46/45_03.0

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Drive shaft bend angles that are outside the specified tolerance range can lead to reports of drivetrain vibration and rough response to acceleration

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The transmission mounts and the exhaust system must not be under stress during the inclination angle measurement

 If necessary relieve the stress on the transmission mounts and/or exhaust system.

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The diagonal struts must not be tensioned during the articulation angle measurement

 On vehicles with panoramic glass roof with top sliding roof, code 413.

 If necessary, relieve the load on the diagonal struts.

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The vehicle must be on its wheels for the measurement.

1

Drive the vehicle onto a suitable pit or onto a measuring lifting platform and secure with the parking brake

2.1

Remove bottom section of soundproofing under the transmission

 Vehicles with diesel engine only.

AR94.30-P-5300RT

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Measure

3

Clean the measuring points carefully

 Dirty measuring points can cause incorrect measurement results.

4

Switch on the electronic measuring instrument (086) by pressing the ON button

 See operator's manual for equipment used.

5.1

In the selection menu activate the inclination measuring mode by pressing the SAVE button

 Only when the electronic propeller shaft inclinometer is used.

 See Operator's Manual

Propeller shaft inclinometer

gotis://A_41/46/45_03.0

6

Start the measurement in the main menu by pressing the STEP button

 The memory must not be erased.

7

Measure the absolute angle at the flange of the front axle gear (1) and enter measured value in the data sheet

 The measured value must not be stored.

AR41.10-P-0085-06RT

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Data Sheet for Measuring Inclination Angle, Form

OF41.10-P-3000-01B

8

Measure absolute angle of front propeller shaft (2) and enter measured value in the data sheet

 The measured value must not be stored.

AR41.10-P-0085-08RT

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Data Sheet for Measuring Inclination Angle, Form

OF41.10-P-3000-01B

9

Measure absolute angle at the front flange of the transfer case (3a) and enter the measured value in the data sheet

 The measured value must not be stored.

AR41.10-P-0085-09RT

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Data Sheet for Measuring Inclination Angle, Form

OF41.10-P-3000-01B

10

Measure absolute angle at front of rear propeller shaft (4) and absolute angle at rear of rear propeller shaft (5) and enter measured values in data sheet

 The measured value must not be stored.

AR41.10-P-0085-10RT

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Data Sheet for Measuring Inclination Angle, Form

OF41.10-P-3000-01B

11

Measure absolute angle at flange of rear axle differential (6) and enter measured value in data sheet

 The measured value must not be stored.

AR41.10-P-0085-03RT

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Data Sheet for Measuring Inclination Angle, Form

OF41.10-P-3000-01B

Adapter for rear axle center assembly

Propeller shaft inclinometer

gotis://A_41/46/45_03.0

12

Calculate all articulation angles by means of the data sheet and correct if necessary

For calculation specifications see Data Sheet for Measuring Inclination Angle, form: 

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Data Sheet for Measuring Inclination Angle, Form

OF41.10-P-3000-01B

Inclination angle of front axle gear relative to front propeller shaft (K1)

*BE41.10-P-1001-01E

Articulation angle of front propeller shaft relative to transfer case (K2)

*BE41.10-P-1002-01E

Articulation angle of transfer case to front of rear propeller shaft (K3)

*BE41.10-P-1003-01E

Articulation angle at front of rear propeller shaft to rear of rear propeller shaft (K4)

*BE41.10-P-1004-01E

Articulation angle at the rear of the rear propeller shaft to the rear axle differential (K5)

*BE41.10-P-1005-01E

13.1

Correct the articulation angle of the front axle gear to front propeller shaft (K1) and articulation angle of front propeller shaft to transfer case (K2)

 If necessary.

AR41.10-P-0086-07RT

Inclination angle of front axle gear relative to front propeller shaft (K1)

*BE41.10-P-1001-01E

Articulation angle of front propeller shaft relative to transfer case (K2)

*BE41.10-P-1002-01E

14.1

Correct articulation angle of transfer case to front of rear propeller shaft (K3)

 If necessary.

Reduction in articulation angle of transfer case to front of rear propeller shaft (K3) by raising the transfer case, or increase in articulation angle of the transfer case to front of rear propeller shaft (K3) by lowering the transfer case.

AR41.10-P-0086-08RT

Reduction in articulation angle of transfer case to front of rear propeller shaft (K3) by lowering the propeller shaft center support bearing.

AR41.10-P-0086-09RT

Articulation angle of transfer case to front of rear propeller shaft (K3)

*BE41.10-P-1003-01E

15.1

Correct the articulation angle at front of the rear propeller shaft to the rear of the rear propeller shaft (K4)

 If necessary.

Increase in articulation angle at the front of the rear propeller shaft to the rear of the rear propeller shaft (K4) by raising the transfer case, or reduction in articulation angle at the front of the rear propeller shaft to the rear of the rear propeller shaft (K4) by lowering the transfer case.

AR41.10-P-0086-08RT

Increase in articulation angle at the front of the rear propeller shaft to the rear of the rear propeller shaft (K4) by lowering the propeller shaft center support bearing.

AR41.10-P-0086-09RT

Increase in articulation angle at the front of the rear propeller shaft to the rear of the rear propeller shaft (K4) by raising the rear axle differential, or reduction in articulation angle at the front of the rear propeller shaft to the rear of the rear propeller shaft (K4) by lowering the rear axle differential.

AR41.10-P-0086-05RT

Articulation angle at front of rear propeller shaft to rear of rear propeller shaft (K4)

*BE41.10-P-1004-01E

16.1

Correct the articulation angle at the rear of the rear propeller shaft to the rear axle differential (K5)

 If necessary.

Reduction in articulation angle at rear of rear propeller shaft to the rear axle differential (K5) by lowering the propeller shaft center support bearing.

AR41.10-P-0086-09RT

Reduction in articulation angle at the rear of the rear propeller shaft to the rear axle differential (K5) by raising, or increase in articulation angle at the rear of rear propeller shaft to the rear axle differential (K5) by lowering the rear axle differential.

AR41.10-P-0086-05RT

Articulation angle at the rear of the rear propeller shaft to the rear axle differential (K5)

*BE41.10-P-1005-01E

17.1

Carry out check measurement

 Only when an articulation angle measurement has been carried out.

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Install

18.1

Install bottom section of soundproofing under the transmission

 Vehicles with diesel engine only.

AR94.30-P-5300RT

19

Drive the vehicle off the pit or off the measuring lifting platform

Number

Designation

Model
251.0

Model
251.1

BE41.10-P-1001-01E

Inclination angle of front axle gear relative to front propeller shaft (K1)

°

+2.50 (0.50)

+2.50 (0.50)

BE41.10-P-1002-01E

Articulation angle of front propeller shaft relative to transfer case (K2)

°

+3.00 (0.33)

+3.00 (0.33)

BE41.10-P-1003-01E

Articulation angle of transfer case to front of rear propeller shaft (K3)

°

-2.08 (0.50)

-3,08 (0.50)

BE41.10-P-1004-01E

Articulation angle at front of rear propeller shaft to rear of rear propeller shaft (K4)

°

-3.42 (-0.17/+0.50)

-2,67 (0.50)

BE41.10-P-1005-01E

Articulation angle at the rear of the rear propeller shaft to the rear axle differential (K5)

°

-0.67 (0.33)

-0.25 (0.33)