3 degrees is the recomendations for long life and least vibration. Besides the up/down angle you measured, you have to add the fore/aft.
the max angle is related to the rotational speed of the joints.
besides the shaft angle, the angle between the flange faces can contribute to vibration. Check the camber.
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