Driveline Angles
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The differences of alignment between the transmission output shaft, the driveshaft, and the rear axle pinion centerline.
An incorrect driveline (pinion) angle can often be detected by examining the driving condition in which the vibration occurs.
- A vibration during coastdown from 72 to 56 km/h (45 to 35 mph) is often caused by an excessive universal joint angle at the axle (pinion nose downward).
- A vibration during acceleration, from 56 to 72 km/h (35 to 45 mph) may indicate an excessive universal joint angle at the axle (pinion nose upward).