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Topic: The angle of my driveshaft/yoke?
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68stang351
Gearhead Posts: 267
From: Savoy TX, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 06-30-2002 07:11 PM
The T5 is in now and today when I replaced the U-joints and put the driveshaft back in, I noticed that the yoke is pointing slightly down (toward the ground) and the drivshaft goes back up to the rear end. Its like the trans mount lets the trans be too low. Anyone know of a maximum angle this can be and it still be safe?------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-01-2002 01:28 PM
It can be up to 10 degress either way. 3- 7 is optimum. I would not be concerned. ------------------
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Daniel Jones
Gearhead Posts: 500
From: St. Louis, MO
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 07-01-2002 03:47 PM
Just make sure the transmission output is parallel (+/- 2 degrees or so) with the differential input, otherwise there will be a vibration. The usual fix on a leaf sprung car is a wedge under the perches to rotate the rear end into alignment.Dan Jones
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