Pinion Flange Runout Measurement: Notes

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Tools Required

J 8001 Dial Indicator Set, or equivalent
J 23409 Dial Indicator Extension, or equivalent. See Special Tools .
J 35819 Flange Runout Gage. See Special Tools .

IMPORTANT: This measurement procedure is intended to measure drive axle pinion flanges with 1-piece U-joint yokes only, not bolt-on yokes.

If equipped with a system balanced flange, use the following procedure, System Balanced Flange. If equipped with a non-system balanced flange, use the second procedure, Non-System Balanced Flange.