Meritor MM-96147 Maintenance Manual page 80

14 Measuring and Recording Driveline Angles
Record the measurement in the Transmission Angle box on the
Data Gathering Worksheet. Figure 14.9.
Transmission
Angle
Fig. 14.9
Measure the First and Second Driveline Angles
Place the inclinometer or spirit level protractor on a smooth, fl at
portion of the driveline tubing to measure the fi rst and second
driveline angles. Figure 14.10. Do not measure over welds or
balance weights. The measurements will not be valid.
Fig. 14.10
Record the measurements in the First Driveline Angle and Second
Driveline Angle boxes on the Data Gathering Worksheet.
Figure 14.11.
1st Driveline
Angle
Fig. 14.11
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1st Driveline
Angle
4001908a
2nd Driveline
Angle
4001910a
Measure the Forward Rear Drive Axle Angle
Place the inclinometer or spirit level protractor on a spacer and
on the output yoke or on a smooth, fl at portion of the axle housing
tube (the "long" side, away from the bowl and near the suspension
U-bolt) to measure the forward rear drive axle angle. Figure 14.12
and Figure 14.13.
Fig. 14.12
FRONT
OF
TRACTOR
Fig. 14.13
NOTE: Figure 14.13 is the preferred measurement method.
Write the measurement in the Front Axle Angle box on the Data
Gathering Worksheet. Figure 14.14.
Fig. 14.14
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Inter-Axle
Front Axle Rear Axle
Driveline
Angle Angle
Angle
SPACER
4001898a
(16579)
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