Correct articulation angle of propeller shaft

AR41.10-P-0090MFC

Correct articulation angle of propeller shaft

27.11.2019

Model

118, 177, 247

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

A

Positive articulation angle upwards +

B

Negative inclination angle downward -

 1

Articulation angle from transmission 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

Topical note

Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process

AH00.00-P-0020-01A

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

Correct

1

Lift vehicle with vehicle lift.

AR00.60-P-1006A

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

2

Remove bottom engine compartment paneling.

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

AR61.20-P-1105MFA

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

AR61.20-P-1105MFE

3

Remove battery carrier.

AR54.10-P-0028MFA

4

Check right engine mount for signs of settling and wear.

If problems occur,



replace right engine mount.

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

AR22.10-P-1102MFG

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

AR22.10-P-1102MFD

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

AR22.10-P-1102MFF

5

Check bearing of transmission mounting for signs of settling or wear.

If problems occur,



replace bearing of transmission suspension.

Model 118, 177, 247 with transmission 724.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 118, 177, 247 with transmission 724.1
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR27.10-P-0002MFA

6

Install battery carrier.

AR54.10-P-0028MFA

7

Install lower engine compartment lining.

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

AR61.20-P-1105MFE

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

AR61.20-P-1105MFA

8

Perform monitoring test.

AR41.10-P-0086MFC

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

9

Support propeller shaft using support plate and major assembly mount.



000 588 10 62 00 Support plate

WS26.00-P-3309B



000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount

WS01.00-P-0092B

10

Correct articulation angle ( 2) at propeller shaft intermediate bearing.

AR41.10-P-0086-04MFC

 Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly

*BA41.40-P-1001-01G

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

*BA61.10-P-1001-01N

11

Remove support plate and major assembly support.



000 588 10 62 00 Support plate

WS26.00-P-3309B



000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount

WS01.00-P-0092B

12

Perform monitoring test.

AR41.10-P-0086MFC

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

13

Correct articulation angle ( 3) at rear axle differential.

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

AR41.10-P-0086-12MFC

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

AR41.10-P-0086-12MFG



000 588 10 62 00 Support plate

WS26.00-P-3309B



000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount

WS01.00-P-0092B

 Bolt, rear axle differential to rear axle carrier at rear (multi-link axle)

*BA35.31-P-1002-07A

Inclination angle from rear propeller shaft to rear axle differential

*BE41.10-P-1003-01D

14

Perform monitoring test.

AR41.10-P-0086MFC

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

 Rear axle gear

Number

Designation

Model 118

Model 177

BA35.31-P-1002-07A

Bolt, rear axle differential to rear axle carrier at rear (multi-link axle)

M14

Nm

150

150

 Rear axle gear

Number

Designation

Model 247

BA35.31-P-1002-07A

Bolt, rear axle differential to rear axle carrier at rear (multi-link axle)

M14

Nm

150

 Propeller shaft intermediate bearing

Number

Designation

Model 118, 177, 247

BA41.40-P-1001-01G

Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly

Nm

30

 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