In a message dated 1/13/02 11:22:47 AM, andrewbell@QWEST.NET writes: << wander9 wrote: > I installed my driveshaft for the first time. Whoever removed it > (previous owner, for towing reasons) > That may not be the only reason it was removed. > I installed it, and expected to have a big vibration, but ended up > with a very minor one, at around 100kph. > Still, I'd like to have none at all. Is this possible? Yes, check the condition of your U-joints. > I was missing one of the nuts, so I used a normal M10x1.0 nut with a > lock washer, where not of the others have a washer of any kind. Is > this enough to throw it off? It is doubtful that a mere mortal would be able to detect the imbalance. > Do I have to go through all possible combinations (ie 4x4=16) > positions of the driveshaft in order to get no vibrations? > ...Markus >> Unless the damper was also removed, there are only 4 "combinations" to try. But, that is a futile exercise because the driveshaft was not balanced in situ. If the driveshaft was separated at the rubber damper, it should be put together with the U-joints in phase. Check the condition of the front wheel bearings, CV-joints and center driveshaft U-joints. Rich |
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