Propeller Shaft Angle: Notes

1. Raise and support the vehicle at the axles as level as possible. Allow the wheels and propeller shaft to turn.
2. Remove universal joint snap rings if equipped, so inclinometer base sits flat.
3. Rotate shaft until transmission/transfer case output yoke bearing cap is facing downward.
   NOTE: Always make measurements from front to rear and from the same side of the vehicle.
4. Place inclinometer on yoke bearing cap or pinion flange ring (A) parallel to the shaft (Fig 1 ). Center bubble in sight glass and record measurement.
   NOTE: This measurement will give you the transmission or Output Yoke Angle (A).
   Fig 1: Output Yoke Angle (A)

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5. Rotate propeller shaft 90 degrees and place inclinometer on yoke bearing cap or propeller shaft tube on C/V propeller shafts parallel to the shaft (Fig 2 ). Center bubble in sight glass and record measurement. This measurement can also be taken at the rear end of the shaft.
   NOTE: This measurement will give you the propeller shaft angle (C).
   Fig 2: Propeller Shaft Angle (C)

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6. Subtract smaller figure from larger (C minus A) to obtain transmission output operating angle.
7. Rotate propeller shaft 90 degrees and place inclinometer on pinion yoke bearing cap parallel to the shaft (Fig 3 ). Center bubble in sight glass and record measurement.
   NOTE: This measurement will give you the pinion shaft or input yoke angle (B).
   Fig 3: Input Yoke Angle (B)

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8. Subtract smaller figure from larger (C minus B) to obtain axle Input Operating Angle.

Refer to rules and example in (Figure ) for additional information.