Measure Propeller Shaft Alignment With Electronic Propeller Shaft Inclinometer - AR41.10-P-0086MFC

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Model 118, 177, 247

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

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	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
	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
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on measuring the drive shaft articulation angle		AH41.10-P-0002-01LF
	Remove
1	Release underfloor paneling.	Perform the articulation angle measurement on a vehicle measurement lift/pit. Otherwise the measurement results will be false.	AR61.30-P-1001MFA
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) The center muffler and the rear muffler are removed together and do not need to be separated.	AR49.10-P-7286MFG
3	Remove 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
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 33 19 00 Inclinometer		WS26.00-P-0416B
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 (x1).		AR41.10-P-0085-07MFC
	000 588 33 19 00 Inclinometer		WS26.00-P-0416B
10	Measure articulation angle from front half to rear half of propeller shaft (x2).		AR41.10-P-0085-12MFC
	000 588 33 19 00 Inclinometer		WS26.00-P-0416B
11	Measure articulation angle from rear half of propeller shaft to rear axle differential (x3).	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 33 19 00 Inclinometer		WS26.00-P-0416B
12	Read out all articulation angles (x 1, x 2, x 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 33 19 00 Inclinometer		WS26.00-P-0416B
		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 If the articulation angles (x 1, x 2, x 3) are outside the tolerance, ↓ Correct articulation angles (x 1, x 2, x 3) of propeller shaft.	*BE41.10-P-1001-01D
			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