Drive/Propeller Shaft: Testing and Inspection

The first check to be performed when driveshaft imbalance is suspected is re-indexing the driveshaft. Indexing

Driveshaft Balance Diagnosis:

Driveshaft Balance Diagnosis Continued:

A vibration free driveline can result from the driveshaft indexing procedure when minor driveshaft imbalance is cancelled by minor pinion flange runout. If driveshaft indexing is not successful, attempt rebalancing with Whittek clamps as shown in the Driveshaft Balance Diagnosis charts.