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Driveline vibration question 200

Since doing some driveline R&R I've had this vibration problem. I know the usual answers to the question. I got the two halfs lined up after not doing it right the first two times. After reading the FAQ again I realized that I had rotated the rear flange on the axle 180 degrees. Once I moved it back it felt better. But I still get a vibration mostly at around 35-60 mph. I can feel it in the stickshifter (m46). Its got a low thundering sound although much better than when the two halfs where mis-alligned. I replaced the transmission mount at the same time although its a bit spongy aftermark POS feeling. But I can't see it being the cause. It feels like the vibration is still in the rear half of the driveline. Although here is my question that I'm left with.

Does the front flange on the transmission need to stay where it was prior to removal. If that on is off by 180 degrees is it going to cause vibration like the rear one did? I'm left to think that maybe I'll just put the hose clamp on and try to see if I can't balance the thing somehow. I'm stuck. Other than my torque rod bushings needing to be replaced I can't imagine what it would be. It didn't have this problem before with the torque rods being bad.








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    Driveline vibration question 200

    Not sure if you replaced the joint or if someone else did. I've replaced a bout 50 of those types of joints ( being a farm boy ) after pressing the joints into place I take a hammer and strike the yoke so as to bring the bearing cap back out tight to the yoke stop ....if after replacing the joint you feel that it's a bit stiff in motion, a strike on each side of the yoke tends to get all the pieces into place so they play nice, Hope this helps someone .








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    It would be ideal if you reinstalled everything the way it came apart. Whenever I play with the driveshaft, I always match-mark the mating flanges at both ends. In theory, though, since the DS is balanced as a unit off the car, presumably any flange orientation at either end should be OK.

    I have no doubt you have a DS vibration because of the speed range you mention. Is there a chance you're still off a spline tooth between the fore and aft DS halves? Also, make sure that the both yokes on the DS are parallel - that's mighty important.

    When the DS was off the car, did you check the U-joints? That might be your problem.

    The other thing that might enter into the fray is if you had your torque rods off and *somehow* upon reinstallation the rear axle is no longer square to the driveline. That would add a lateral misalignment to the driveshaft, which could create a problem with symptoms similar to a bad U-joint. If you think that's possible, I would just un-torque them but not remove them; load the trunk or cargo area with 100 pounds or so, and bounce the car a bit to get the rear suspension in a neutral position, then re-torque.
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      Driveline vibration question 200

      I've attempted to line up the yokes 3 times as well the factory markings that have been painted with a stripe too. This so far has been the best of the 3 times. The first time it was off the car completely but the following two times its I've just removed the rear bolts and pulled the spline out. It looks like its all matching up even the u-joints are the same.

      I did replace one u-joint while the drive line was off getting the new bearing put on. The center u-joint is the one I replaced but then was told by an indie volvo mechanic that the front one looked good so I assumed the rear was too since they felt the same. I haven't yet replaced the torque rod bushings. I don't suspect they are the problem since the vibration wasn't there before I started the job. Its time I just take the whole thing off and look it over. Maybe replace all the u-joints since I bought them already. I hate to invest too much into this particular car since the floor pan rust has eaten a bit of the body where the floor pans crimp to. I also at one point didn't put the rubber piece that protects the spline on correctly and that added alot to the vibration.

      I also wonder if maybe I somehow turned the spline 180 when I put that U-joint on. Not sure if that would really matter but I'm looking for anything that may be possible.

      I guess the best way to really learn something is to do it alot and find out all the ways to do it wrong.

      Thanks for your reply







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