How to Check for Driveshaft Problems?

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OGrant
07/30/25 4:37am
Methods to check for driveshaft problems: 1. Check whether the connecting bolts between the flange and flange fork and the fixing bolts of the intermediate bearing bracket are loose; 2. Radially shake the front flange fork of the intermediate driveshaft to check the tightening condition of the flange nut; 3. Radially shake the rear flange of the intermediate driveshaft to check whether the flange nut is loose; 4. Check the fastening condition of the locking plate and shake the universal joint fork to check whether each universal joint is loose; 5. Check whether the driveshaft is bent and whether the balance weights have fallen off. The driveshaft is a high-speed rotating body with supports, composed of a shaft tube, telescopic sleeve, and universal joints.
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