Shown with 2-piece propeller shaft |
1 | Front propeller shaft |
2 | Rear propeller shaft |
A1 | Absolute angle |
A2 | Absolute angle |
A3 | Absolute angle |
A4 | Absolute angle |
K1 | Articulation angle |
K2 | Articulation angle |
K3 | Articulation angle |
A | Positive articulation angle upwards "+" |
B | Negative inclination angle downwards "-" |
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Shown with 3-piece drive shaft |
1 | Front propeller shaft |
2 | Rear propeller shaft |
3 | Center propeller shaft |
A1 | Absolute angle |
A2 | Absolute angle |
A3 | Absolute angle |
A4 | Absolute angle |
A5 | Absolute angle |
K1 | Articulation angle |
K2 | Articulation angle |
K3 | Articulation angle |
K4 | Articulation angle |
A | Positive articulation angle upwards "+" |
B | Negative inclination angle downwards "-" |
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Articulation angle ( K1, K2, K3, or K1, K2, K3, K4)
The articulation angle ( K1, K2, K3, or K1, K2, K3, K4) is calculated from the difference between each measured absolute angle ( A1, A2, A3, A4 or A1, A2, A3, A4, A5).
Formula for articulation angle calculation:
( K1) = ( A2) - ( A1)
( K2) = ( A3) - ( A2)
( K3) = ( A4) - ( A3)
( K4) = ( A5) - ( A4)
A positive angle (+) is given when each 1st measured absolute angle ( A2, A3, A4, or A2, A3, A4, A5) is less than the 2nd measured absolute angle ( A1, A2, A3, or A1, A2, A3, A4), a negative angle (-) is given accordingly in inverse.
Articulation angle ( K1, K2, K3, or K1, K2, K3, K4)
1 | Calculate and note down "Actual value" of articulation angle ( K1, K2, K3) for 2piece propeller shaft or articulation angle ( K1, K2, K3, K4) for 3piece propeller shaft, based on effective values noted in "Data Sheet for Measuring Inclination Angle" form. |
Compare articulation angle values
2.1 | On vehicles with 2-piece propeller shaft. |
If the "actual value" is not correct for the given "specified value" |
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Perform suitable repair measures following coordination with market support. |
2.2 | On vehicles with 3-piece propeller shaft. |
If the "actual value" is not correct for the given "specified value" |
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Perform suitable repair measures following coordination with market support. |