6. Special Tool(s): Mastertech® Series MTS 4000 Driveline Balance and NVH Analyzer (Vetronix) 257-00018. Run a driveshaft balance test with the driveshaft unmodified. Use Special Service Tool: 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) Holding Fixture with Dial Indicator Gauge.
Vehicles with tapped pinion flanges
7. Label the tapped holes in the pinion flange numerically, starting at the top hole as 1. Mark the remaining holes 2, 3, 4, (depending on flange type, 5 and 6 may also be needed). Label in the direction of rotation.
8. Special Tool(s): Mastertech® Series MTS 4000 Driveline Balance and NVH Analyzer (Vetronix) 257-00018. Run a second test with the 12 mm (0.47 in) test weight set screw in the No. 1 hole, previously marked on the pinion flange.
9. Remove the test weight, then install the weight combination directed by the Mastertech® Series MTS 4000 Driveline Balance and NVH Analyzer (Vetronix).
Vehicles without tapped pinion flanges
10. NOTE:
Special Tool(s): Mastertech® Series MTS 4000 Driveline Balance and NVH Analyzer (Vetronix) 257-00018. 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, as shown in the figure below.
1. Test weight.
2. Tube-to-yoke weld seam.
3. Driveshaft pinion flange. Select the test weight based on driveshaft size. Larger driveshafts use 10 g (0.353 oz). Smaller
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