I understand. I have often wondered about that as I have never marked much of
anything and just replaced them as that was easier at the time than replacing
U-V joints.
Thanks,
Mike C
-----Original Message-----
>From: David Lieb <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>
>Sent: Mar 19, 2007 12:02 PM
>To: Spridget List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: engine/tranny removal
>
>>I have always wondered the importance of why we have to mark the driveshaft
>>flange where it attaches to the diff. flange. I have often replaced
>>driveshafts and just simply attached them how they alligned when put in
>>place. I haven't noticed any difference. Did I just happen to luck upon
>>the right allignment every time or what?
>
>No. It does not make any difference. The driveshaft is balanced as a unit
>and simply refuses to care about the trans or the diff. However, there is
>always the guy who thinks that it makes a difference and will make you
>wonder whether you screwed up. It certainly doesn't hurt anything to scribe
>it.
>David Lieb
>
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