Vehicles without tapped pinion flanges
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using the MTS 4000, run a second test with a test weight. Using a metal band, secure the test weight to the end of the driveshaft. The weight should be placed at the end of the driveshaft tube, as close to the tube-to-yoke weld seam as possible. Mark the location of the test weight on the driveshaft.
- Test weight.
- Tube-to-yoke weld seam.
- Driveshaft pinion flange.
- Select the test weight based on driveshaft size. Larger driveshaft use 10 grams. Smaller driveshaft use 5 grams.
- Remove the test weight, then install the recommended weight at the position directed by the special tool. Using a metal band and epoxy, secure the test weight to the driveshaft.
- Test weight.
- Measure in this direction.
- Driveshaft diameter.
- Directional rotation.
- Balance weight relative to test weight centerline.
- The results are displayed with respect to the location to where the test weight was placed.