S 500 4MATIC (220.184) V8-5.0L (113.966) (2003)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Testing and Inspection
AR41.10-P-0086IW Measure Propeller Shaft Alignment With Electronic Angle Meter
Measure Propeller Shaft Alignment With Electronic Propeller Shaft Articulation Angle Meter
Measuring
NOTE:
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The vehicle must be on its wheels for the measurement
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The transmission mount and exhaust system must not be stressed during the measurement of the articulated angle
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Eliminate the stress if necessary.
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On vehicles which are the subject of complaints due to drive line vibrations or roughness when accelerating, the cause may be a deviation in the
propeller shaft-articulation angle from the specified value
DANGER:
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Lethal injuries are possible if vehicle slips off of lifting platform
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Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points
specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
1
Jack up and support vehicle
2
Detach lower engine compartment paneling
3
Detach exhaust shielding plate for front propeller shaft behind the transfer case
4
Prepare electronic propeller shaft articulation angle meter
5
Adjust propeller shaft articulation angle meter if necessary
NOTE: See device operating instructions for information about adjusting meter. The articulation angle can be measured using two different
meters.
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Measurement of absolute angle at transmission
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Measuring absolute angle at front and rear propeller shafts
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Measure absolute angle at rear axle housing
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Rear out front (angle 1), center (angle 2) and rear articulation angle (angle 3) from the memory of the electronic propeller shaft articulation angle
meter and correct if necessary
NOTE:
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If the articulation angle has to be corrected, the necessary assembly operations are to be carried out.
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Carry out a check measurement again each time the articulation angle is corrected.