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One Piece Driveshaft Measuring Guide

Use This Guide To Measure Driveshaft Length For Most: Cars, Vans, 2WD Trucks, and Some 4WD Front and Rear Shafts

Measurement Instructions: It is essential to measure the driveshaft length while the vehicle's axle is in its normal riding position. Ensure the axle is properly supported on safety stands and not suspended. This procedure is critical for obtaining accurate measurements.

One piece driveshaft measuring diagram — seal and rubber boot
Transmission Output Type — Seal
ADriveshaft Length

Measure from end of rubber seal on the transmission to the flat face of the end yoke or flange on the differential.

BSpline Extrusion Length

Measure from end of rubber seal to the end of the transmission output. If spline is recessed in rubber seal, measurement can be noted as Ø.

Transmission Output Type — Rubber Boot Extension
ADriveshaft Length

Measure from end of rubber boot extension on the transmission to the flat face of the end yoke or flange on the differential.

BSpline Extrusion Length

Measure from end of rubber boot extension on the end of transmission output. If spline is recessed in rubber boot extension, enter Ø.

Use This Guide To Measure Driveshaft Length For Most: 4WD Front Shafts and Some 4WD Rear Shafts

Measurement Instructions: It is essential to measure the driveshaft length while the vehicle's axle is in its normal riding position. Ensure the axle is properly supported on safety stands and not suspended. This procedure is critical for obtaining accurate measurements.

One piece driveshaft measuring diagram — end yoke and flange
Transmission Output Type — End Yoke
ADriveshaft Length

Measure from center of u-joint / flats on the end yoke on the transmission output to the face of the end yoke or the face of the flange on the differential input end.

Transmission Output Type — Flange
ADriveshaft Length

Measure from the flat of the flange on the transmission output to the center of the u-joint on the end yoke or the face of the flange on the differential input end.

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