Rear driveshaft came apart, how to align when putting back together?
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Rear driveshaft came apart, how to align when putting back together?
I was removing my rear drive shaft when it came apart into two pieces. Now I'm not sure how to align the 'teeth' when putting them back together. Is there a guide somewhere to do this? Thanks greatly.
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The FSM gives advice based on the direction the grease fittings point. (Which seems to include the "phasing" of which millball speaks.)
http://web.archive.org/web/201204171.../3propelle.pdf
http://web.archive.org/web/201204171.../3propelle.pdf
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There aren't that many splines around the circumference. You should be able to just lay it out on a flat surface and get it exactly right with a little care. No real excuse to be off a tooth or two. Just take your time.