PROPELLER SHAFT ANGLE

To obtain front (output) angle on a C/V propeller shaft, place Inclinometer 7663 on the machined ring of the pinion flange. To obtain propeller shaft angle measurement on the C/V front propeller shaft, place inclinometer on the propeller shaft tube. To obtain rear (output) angle on rear propeller shaft use transfer case/transmission flange.

NOTE: Always make measurements from front to rear and from the same side of the vehicle.

RULES

Good cancellation of U-joint operating angles is within 1degree.

Operating angles less than 3 degrees (U-joint system).

Operating angles less than 10 degrees for constant velocity joint.

At least 1/2 of one degree continuous operating (propeller shaft) angle. On one U-joint system less than 1 1/2 degree operating angle.