RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002)
6. Rotate propeller shaft 90 degrees and place Inclinometer on pinion yoke bearing parallel to the shaft (Fig. 6). Center bubble in sight glass and
record measurement.
This measurement will give you the pinion shaft or Input Yoke Angle (B).
7. Subtract smaller figure from larger (C minus B) to obtain axle Input Operating Angle.
Refer to rules given below and the example in (Fig. 7) for additional information.
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Good cancellation of U joint operating angles (within 1°).
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Operating angles less than 3°.
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GAt least 1/2 of one degree continuous operating (propeller shaft) angle.