[s-cars] Driveshaft alignment

[Kurt Deschler]

JR,

All that you need to do the alignment is a string and a measuring tape. 
Set the string the same length from the shaft at the ends, then measure 
the distince from the shaft at the center. Should be as straight as 
possible. Some other possible sources of vibration are lost balance 
weights, improperly assembled CVs, and CVs not mounted flush on their 
flange. What was the original problem? Also, did you grease the rear CV 
and U-joint?

 	-Kurt

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> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:34:59 -0600
> From: JR <audiurs4 at mailforce.net>
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> OK so I replaced the center support bearing (bought one from 034
> Motorsport)and repacked the dried out grease in the front CV joint on
> the drive shaft.  I put everything back together the was and test
> drive.  I get an awful vibration at about 20 MPH.  I understand this is
> a symptom of the shaft not being exactly aligned.  The part is
> new/different and who knows what else isn't exactly the same as it was
> what with everything settled the way it was and layers of rust coming
> off with each part.  I suppose I'll have to go buy an assortment of
> washers and see if I can dial it in.  Anyone know what the best way of
> aligning the shaft is without a specialized tool from Audi?
>
> Thanks,
>
> JR