Measure propeller shaft alignment with electronic propeller shaft inclinometer

AR41.10-P-0086MFC

Measure propeller shaft alignment with electronic propeller shaft inclinometer

25.02.2020

Model

118, 177, 247

with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

1

Propeller shaft intermediate bearing

2

Reinforcement

3

Bolts

A

Positive articulation angle upwards "+"

B

Negative inclination angle downwards "-"

1

Articulation angle from power take-off flange to front half of propeller shaft

2

Inclination angle from front half to rear half of propeller shaft

3

Inclination angle from rear half of propeller shaft to rear axle differential

 Caution

Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts

Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.

AS00.00-Z-0017-01A

 Warning

Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.

AS00.00-Z-0002-01A

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Notes on measuring the drive shaft articulation angle

AH41.10-P-0002-01LF



Remove

1

Release underfloor paneling.

AR61.30-P-1001MFA


Perform the articulation angle measurement on a vehicle measurement lift/pit.
Otherwise the measurement results will be false.

2

Remove exhaust system.

Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 260
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
with code U55 (Multi-link axle)
Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 282
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
with code U55 (Multi-link axle)
except code ME08 (Hybrid drive 75-84 kW VARIANT (INCLUDING PLUGIN))

AR49.10-P-7286MFD

Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 654
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR49.10-P-7142MFF

Model 177 with engine 139
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR49.10-P-7286MFG

 The center muffler and the rear muffler are removed together and do not need to be separated.

3

Remove trim from rear axle carrier.

Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 260
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
with code U55 (Multi-link axle)
except code M016 (Uprated engine)
Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 282, 654
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
with code U55 (Multi-link axle)

AR61.30-P-0050MFA

4

Remove heat shield between exhaust system and propeller shaft.

5

Position reinforcement (2) on propeller shaft intermediate bearing (1) and frame floor assembly.

6

Screw in screws (3).

 Screw, center cross strut (front) to frame floor assembly

*BA61.10-P-1001-01N



Measure

7

Prepare articulation angle meter.

AR41.10-P-0086-02MFC



000 588 04 19 00 Articulation angle inclinometer

WS26.00-P-0140B

8

Check articulation angle meter and adjust if necessary.

 See operating instructions for the inclinometer.

9

Measure articulation angle from flange on power take-off to front half of propeller shaft (1).

AR41.10-P-0085-07MFC



000 588 04 19 00 Articulation angle inclinometer

WS26.00-P-0140B

10

Measure articulation angle from front half to rear half of propeller shaft (2).

AR41.10-P-0085-12MFC



000 588 04 19 00 Articulation angle inclinometer

WS26.00-P-0140B

11

Measure articulation angle from rear half of propeller shaft to rear axle differential (3).

Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 139, 260, 282, 654
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR41.10-P-0085-03MFC



000 588 04 19 00 Articulation angle inclinometer

WS26.00-P-0140B

12

Read out all articulation angles ( 1, 2, 3) from memory of articulation angle meter and note down.



Data Sheet for Measuring Inclination Angle, Form

OF41.10-P-3000-01A

AR41.10-P-0086-10MFC



000 588 04 19 00 Articulation angle inclinometer

WS26.00-P-0140B

Inclination angle from rear propeller shaft to rear axle differential

*BE41.10-P-1003-01D

Inclination angle from front propeller shaft to rear propeller shaft

*BE41.10-P-1002-01D

Inclination angle from power take-off flange to front propeller shaft

*BE41.10-P-1001-01D

If the articulation angles ( 1,  2,  3) are outside the tolerance,



Correct articulation angles ( 1,  2,  3) of propeller shaft.

AR41.10-P-0090MFC



Install

13

Unscrew screws (3) and remove reinforcement (2).

14

Install heat shield between exhaust system and propeller shaft.

15

Install trim of rear axle carrier.

Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 260
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
with code U55 (Multi-link axle)
except code M016 (Uprated engine)
Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 282, 654
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
with code U55 (Multi-link axle)

AR61.30-P-0050MFA

16

Install exhaust system.

Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 260
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
with code U55 (Multi-link axle)
Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 282
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
with code U55 (Multi-link axle)
except code ME08 (Hybrid drive 75-84 kW VARIANT (INCLUDING PLUGIN))

AR49.10-P-7286MFD

Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 654
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR49.10-P-7142MFF

Model 177 with engine 139
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR49.10-P-7286MFG

17

Secure underfloor paneling.

AR61.30-P-1001MFA

Check values for propeller shaft articulation angle

Number

Designation

Model 118, 177, 247

BE41.10-P-1001-01D

Inclination angle from power take-off flange to front propeller shaft

(1)

°

-2,2…-0,2

Check values for propeller shaft articulation angle

Number

Designation

Model 118, 177, 247

BE41.10-P-1002-01D

Inclination angle from front propeller shaft to rear propeller shaft

(2)

°

-2,8…-0,8

Check values for propeller shaft articulation angle

Number

Designation

Model 118, 177, 247

BE41.10-P-1003-01D

Inclination angle from rear propeller shaft to rear axle differential

(3)

°

-1,0…-0,15

 Frame floor assembly

Number

Designation

Model 118, 177, 247

BA61.10-P-1001-01N

Screw, center cross strut (front) to frame floor assembly

M10

Nm

30