RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L Prop VIN 2 (2000)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Description and Operation
Propeller Shaft
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
A propeller shaft (Fig. 1) or (Fig. 2) is the shaft which connects the transmission to the axle differential. This is the link through which the engine
power is transmitted to the axle.
The propeller shaft is designed and built with the yoke lugs in line with each other which is called zero phasing. This design produces the smoothest
running condition, an out-of-phase shaft can cause a vibration.
Tubular propeller shafts are balanced by the manufacturer with weights spot welded to the tube.
PRECAUTIONS
Use the exact replacement parts when installing the propeller shafts. The use of the correct replacement parts helps to ensure safe operation. All
fasteners must be torqued to the specified values for safe operation.
