Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 647

Fig. 27: Comparing Two High Points Marked 
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If the marks are on opposite sides of the driveshaft, the yoke or pinion flange is responsible for the 
vibration. 

 

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Fig. 28: Identifying Yoke Or Pinion Flange Is Responsible For Vibration 
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When installing a new pinion flange, the driveshaft runout must not exceed 0.89 mm (0.035 inch). When 
runout is within limits, recheck for vibration at road speed. If vibration persists, balance the driveshaft. 

7. To balance the driveshaft, install one or two hose clamps on the driveshaft, near the rear. Position of the 

hose clamp head(s) can be determined by trial-and-error.  

8. Mark the rear of the driveshaft into four approximately equal sectors and number the marks 1 through 4. 

Install a hose clamp on the driveshaft with its head at position No. 1. 

 

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Fig. 29: Identifying Mark Rear Of Driveshaft Into Four Approximately Equal Sectors 
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Check for vibration at road speed. Recheck with the clamp at each of the other positions to find the 
position that shows minimum vibration. If two adjacent positions show equal improvement, position the 
clamp head between them. 

9. If the vibration persists, add a second clamp at the same position and recheck for vibration. 

 

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Fig. 30: Identifying Vibration Persists, Add A Second Clamp At Same Position And Recheck For 
Vibration 
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If no improvement is noted, rotate the clamps in opposite directions, equal distances from the best 
position determined in Step 8. Separate the clamp heads about 13 mm (1/2 inch) and recheck for vibration 
at the road speed. 

 

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