CLK 430 Cabriolet (208.470) V8-4.3L (113.943) (2000)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Testing and Inspection
AR41.10-P-0086A Measure Propeller Shaft Alignment With Electronic Angle Meter
Measuring Propeller Shaft Alignment With Electronic Propeller Shaft Articulation Angle Meter
- with transmission 716
CAUTION:
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The vehicle must be standing on its wheels for the measurement
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Transmission suspension and exhaust system must not be under stress when the articulation angle is measured
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Relieve the stress if necessary
NOTE: Complaints about drive train vibrations or uneven acceleration may be caused by a deviation of the propeller shaft articulation angle from
the specified value
1.1 Remove bottom section of soundproofing capsule
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Model 210, vehicles with diesel engines
1.2 Remove bottom engine compartment panel
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Models 208, 210, vehicles with gasoline engines Model 170
2
Prepare electronic propeller shaft articulation angle meter
3
If necessary, adjust propeller shaft articulation angle meter
NOTE: See device operating instructions for information about adjusting meter The articulation angle can be measured using two different
meters.
4
Measure absolute angle at transmission
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Vehicles with manual transmission or automated manual transmission (ASG)
5
Measure absolute angle at front and rear propeller shaft
6
Measure absolute angle at rear axle housing
7
Read out front (angle 1), center (angle 2) and rear (angle 3) articulation angles from memory of electronic propeller shaft articulation angle meter
and correct if necessary
NOTE: If the articulation angle requires correction, perform necessary assembly work.
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Front articulation angle from transmission to front propeller shaft (angle 1)
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Center articulation angle from front propeller shaft to rear propeller shaft (angle 2)
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Rear articulation angle from rear propeller shaft to rear axle center assembly (angle 3)
NOTE: Carry out a check measurement again each time the articulation angle is corrected.