Standard Procedure - DaimlerChrysler SPRINTER2006 Service Manual

3 - 4 PROPELLER SHAFT
RUNOUT SPECIFICATIONS
Front of Shaft
Center of Shaft
Rear of Shaft
note:
Measure front/rear runout approximately 76 mm (3
in.) from the weld seam at each end of the shaft
tube for tube lengths over 30 inches. For tube
lengths under 30 inches, the maximum allowed
runout is 0.50 mm (0.020 in.) for the full length of
the tube.

STANDARD PROCEDURE

PROPELLER SHAFT ANGLE
This procedure applies the front and rear propeller
shafts.
(1) Place vehicle in netural.
(2) Raise and support vehicle at the axles as level
as possible.
(3) Remove universal joint snap rings if equipped,
so Inclinometer 7663 base sits flat.
(4) Rotate shaft until transmission case output
yoke bearing is facing downward.
NOTE: Always make measurements from front to
rear and from the same side of the vehicle.
(5) Place Inclinometer 7663 on yoke bearing (A)
parallel to the shaft. Center bubble in sight glass and
record measurement.
This measurement will give you the transmis-
sion yoke Output Angle (A).
(6) Rotate propeller shaft 90 degrees and place
inclinometer on yoke bearing parallel to the shaft.
Center bubble in sight glass and record measure-
ment. This measurement can also be taken at the
rear end of the shaft.
This measurement will give you the Propeller
Shaft Angle (C).
(7) Rotate propeller shaft 90 degrees and place
inclinometer on companion flange yoke bearing par-
allel to the shaft. Center bubble in sight glass and
record measurement.
This measurement will give you the Pinion
Flange Input Angle (B).
(8) Subtract smaller figure from larger (C minus
A) to obtain Transmission Output Operating
Angle.
(9) Subtract smaller figure from larger (C minus
B) to obtain axle Input Operating Angle.
Refer to rules and example in (Fig. 4) for addi-
tional information.
0.020 in. (0.50 mm)
0.025 in. (0.63 mm)
0.020 in. (0.50 mm)
RULES
• Good cancellation of U-joint operating angles
should be within 1degree.
• Operating angles should be less than 3 degrees.
• At least 1/2 of one degree continuous operating
(propeller shaft) angle.
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