Measure propeller shaft alignment with electronic propeller shaft inclinometer

AR41.10-P-0086RT

Measure propeller shaft alignment with electronic propeller shaft inclinometer

22.12.11

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Remove

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Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

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The measurement can be carried out with two different measurement devices. The measuring instrument used must have a graphic black-white display, a current software release and a memory for up to six articulation angles

Propeller shaft inclinometer

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 Units with a graphic black-white display have been delivered since the end of 2003. On these units after switching on, a Romess graphics logo appears on the display. The black-white display is larger than the older four line green display.

 An updating kit for up to six articulation angles is available for instruments with a graphic black-white display which only have a memory for four articulation angles.

 If an older instrument (with four line green display) or an instrument (with graphic display) with a memory for only four articulation angles is used, the articulation angle measurement must be carried out by means of the inclination measurement function, see: 

Measure propeller shaft alignment with electronic inclinometer

AR41.10-P-0084RT

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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.

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Measure

3

Clean the measuring points carefully

 Dirty measuring points can cause incorrect measurement results.

4

Prepare electronic measuring instrument, adjust if necessary

 See also the instrument operator's manual.

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5

Measure the absolute angle at the flange of the front axle gear (1) and store measured value in the measuring instrument

AR41.10-P-0085-06RT

6

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

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7

Measure absolute angle at the front flange of the transfer case (3a) and store measured value in the measuring instrument

AR41.10-P-0085-09RT

8

Measure absolute angle at the front of the rear propeller shaft (4) and absolute angle at the rear of the rear propeller shaft (5) and store measured values in the measuring instrument

AR41.10-P-0085-10RT

9

Measure the absolute angle at the flange of the rear axle differential (6) and store measured values in the measuring instrument

AR41.10-P-0085-03RT

Adapter for rear axle center assembly

Propeller shaft inclinometer

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Display all articulation angles, compare the displayed articulation angles with specified values and correct if necessary

 Have the articulation angles displayed by pressing the MEMORY button on the measuring instrument.

 The electronic measuring instrument calculates the articulation angles internally from the measured absolute angles, no other calculations have to be carried out!

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

11.1

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

12.1

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

13.1

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

14.1

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

15.1

Carry out check measurement

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

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Install

16.1

Install bottom section of soundproofing under the transmission

 Vehicles with diesel engine only.

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17

Lower the vehicle and drive vehicle away from the pit

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)