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Check Propeller Shaft For Condition - AP41.10-P-4154A

Model 460, 461 

Model 463 

up to model year 2019 

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Shown on model 463.249 

G13658136Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown: homokinetic propeller shaft in model 461 

G13658137Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown: transfer case propeller shaft to rear axle in model 461 

  Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
  Preparatory activity     
1 Lift vehicle on vehicle lift    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1000G
INSPECT Check     
2.1 Check propeller shaft between transmission and transfer case (1) for proper condition, leaktightness and correct seating Vehicle with homokinetic propeller shaft (4) as propeller shaft between transmission and transfer case (1). If complaint present ↓
Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
2.2 Check propeller shaft between transmission and transfer case (1) for cracks, deformation and corrosion Vehicle without homokinetic propeller shaft (4) as propeller shaft between transmission and transfer case (1).
If complaint present ↓
Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
3 Check universal joints (6) of propeller shaft between transmission and transfer case (1) for deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pushing and pulling in both directions of the crosspiece and in direction of rotation of the propeller shaft Vehicle without homokinetic propeller shaft (4) as propeller shaft between transmission and transfer case (1).
If complaint present ↓
Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
4 Check sliding piece (5) of propeller shaft between transmission and transfer case (1) for deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pushing and pulling upwards and in direction of rotation Vehicle without homokinetic propeller shaft (4) as propeller shaft between transmission and transfer case (1).
If complaint present ↓
Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
5 Check propeller shaft to front axle (2) for cracks, deformation and corrosion If complaint present

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
6 Check universal joints (6) of propeller shaft to front axle (2) for deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pushing and pulling in both directions of the crosspiece and in direction of rotation of the propeller shaft If complaint present

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
7 Check sliding piece (5) of propeller shaft to front axle (2) for deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pushing and pulling upwards and in direction of rotation If complaint present

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
8 Check propeller shaft between transfer case and second vehicle axle for cracks, deformation and corrosion Vehicle with three vehicle axles.
If complaint present

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
9 Check universal joints (6) of propeller shaft between transfer case and second vehicle axle for deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pushing and pulling in both directions of the crosspiece and in direction of rotation of the propeller shaft Vehicle with three vehicle axles.
If complaint present

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
10 Check sliding piece (5) of propeller shaft between transfer case and second vehicle axle for deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pushing and pulling upwards and in direction of rotation Vehicle with three vehicle axles.
If complaint present

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
11 Check propeller shaft to rear axle (3) for cracks, deformation and corrosion If complaint present

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
12 Check universal joints (6) of propeller shaft to rear axle (3) for deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pushing and pulling in both directions of the crosspiece and in direction of rotation of the propeller shaft If complaint present

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
13 Check sliding piece (5) of propeller shaft to rear axle (3) for deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pushing and pulling upwards and in direction of rotation If complaint present

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
  Finishing activity     
14 Lower vehicle with lifting platform    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1000G