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

Model 463 

as of model year 2019 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 463.349 

	Risk of injury.  Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	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 with lifting platform.
			AR00.60-P-1006A
	Check
2	Check propeller shaft to front axle differential (1) for cracks, deformation and corrosion.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems occur, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
3	Check propeller shaft flanges (2) for crack formation, wear, damage and deformation.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems occur, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
4	Check propeller shaft to rear axle differential (3) for cracks, deformation and corrosion.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems occur, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
5	Check propeller shaft boots (4) for crack formation, wear, damage and deformation.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems occur, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
	Finishing activity
6	Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.
			AR00.60-P-1006A