RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V8-5.9L VIN 5 HDC (2000)
Fig. 16
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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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At least 1/2 of one degree continuous operating (propeller shaft) angle.
TWO-PIECE PROPELLER SHAFT
Fig. 17
The procedure to measure the propeller shaft angles involved with a two-piece propeller shaft is the same as those for a one-piece propeller shaft. The
following additional conditions also apply:
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The front half-shaft must be parallel to the rear axle pinion shaft.
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The front and rear half-shafts must be offset by a minimum of 1/2 of a degree. From the transmission/transfer case output shaft and from each
other.
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Excessive variation in measurement angles of A, B or C indicate propeller misalignment.
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Vertical alignment of a two-piece shaft at the yokes should be greater than one-half degree and as close to one degree as possible.