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Old 09-11-2007, 02:33 PM
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Driveshaft Spline Question

Can the DS be separated in-place (without unbolting the flex disks) by loosening the 46mm spline bolt. I am asking because I'm wondering if the alignment between the 2 pieces can be adjusted in this manner?

I know that they can be spread apart once bolt is loosened but will they go far enough apart? Thanks

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Old 09-11-2007, 03:01 PM
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No. I doubt it . Perhaps if you dropped the center mount, but then you would be bending the flex disks an enormous amount.
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No - not enough clearance.

If there were clearance, people would have their driveshafts drop out of the car if the spline nut came loose.

So, a flex disk has to come off to get the driveshaft separated - provided nothing else is taken off like the engine/transmission or the differential.

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Old 09-11-2007, 04:10 PM
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Can the DS be separated in-place (without unbolting the flex disks) by loosening the 46mm spline bolt. I am asking because I'm wondering if the alignment between the 2 pieces can be adjusted in this manner?

I know that they can be spread apart once bolt is loosened but will they go far enough apart? Thanks
Why would you need to separate the two halves but have the ends still attached the the tranny and diff?
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Why would you need to separate the two halves but have the ends still attached the the tranny and diff?
The DS will rotate/turn if the rear wheels are off the ground.
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The DS will rotate/turn if the rear wheels are off the ground.
The whole thing will if you put the tranny in neutral.

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