General Procedures - Driveline Angle Measurement

Check

All vehicles

1. Complete the following preliminary steps:
   
   1. Inspect the U-joints for proper operation.
   2. Park the vehicle on a level surface, such as a drive-on lift, or back it onto a front alignment rack.

Vehicles with Flexible Coupling, CV Joints

1. 1
   Calibrate the angle gauge by placing it on the bottom of the transmission fluid pan and press the ALT-ZERO button.
   

   • Special Tool(s): Anglemaster II Driveline Inclinometer/Protractor 164-R2402.

   

2. 2
   Measure the incline of the front tube of the rear driveshaft. The measured angle will be the operating angle of the front joint.
   

   • Special Tool(s): Anglemaster II Driveline Inclinometer/Protractor 164-R2402.

   

3. 3
   Calibrate the angle gauge by placing it on the clean, flat surface of the front tube of the rear driveshaft and press the ALT-ZERO button.
   

   • Special Tool(s): Anglemaster II Driveline Inclinometer/Protractor 164-R2402.

   

4. 4
   Measure the incline of the rear tube of the rear driveshaft. The measured angle will be the operating angle of the center joint.
   

   • Special Tool(s): Anglemaster II Driveline Inclinometer/Protractor 164-R2402.

   

5. 5
   Calibrate the angle gauge by placing it on the clean, flat surface of the locator on the right side of the drive axle and press the ALT-ZERO button.
   

   • Special Tool(s): Anglemaster II Driveline Inclinometer/Protractor 164-R2402.

   

6. 6
   Measure the incline of the rear tube of the rear driveshaft. The measured angle will be the operating angle of the rear joint.
   

   • Special Tool(s): Anglemaster II Driveline Inclinometer/Protractor 164-R2402.

   

7. 7
   If the angle does not meet specification, repair or adjust to obtain the correct angle. Inspect the engine mounts, transmission mounts, transfer case mounts, center support bearing bracket, rear subframe, rear axle, rear axle mounts or frame for wear or damage.

4x4 Vehicles with Front Driveshaft

9. The front driveshaft joint angle is set at the factory and is not adjustable.