Is Your Drive Shaft Properly Aligned for Optimal Performance on 2000 Dodge Ram 1500?

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For accurate driveline alignment on one-piece propeller shafts, lift and support the car on the axles as equally as you can, so that both the shaft and wheels can spin freely. Make sure any bearing snap rings around the universal joint are removed so the inclinometer base is level. Turn the shaft so the transfer case output yoke cap is facing downwards and put the inclinometer on the yoke cap. Line the bubble inside the sight glass up with the "temp" line to note the output yoke angle. Now, rotate the propeller shaft by 90° and once more line up the inclinometer on the yoke bearing cap so the bubble is in the middle. Take away the smaller angle from the larger to get the output angle that is used for transmission operation. Spin the propeller shaft a third time and slide the inclinometer alongside the yoke bearing cap in line with the shaft, with the bubble centered to catch the angle of the input yoke or pinion shaft. The Axle Input Operating Angle is calculated by subtracting the smaller angle from the larger one. With a two-piece shaft, the process is the same and other conditions apply: it must be parallel with the rear axle pinion shaft; the front and rear shafts must be offset by a whole degree or more; wide differences in measurement angles suggest the propeller is not aligned properly; and the shaft should stand up straight at the yokes by at least half a degree and as close to one degree as it can get. U-joints require a cancellation less than one degree, an ending angle smaller than three degrees and a continuous operating angle greater than half a degree.

OEM 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Drive Shaft

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2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Drive Shaft Part Number: 52105871AB

2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Drive Shaft Part Number: 52105866AB

2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Drive Shaft Part Number: 52105860AB

2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Drive Shaft, Front Part Number: 52105840AB

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