Originally Posted by ES_97Sport
[quote=Ian Sharpe]
The front differential pinion has to be inline with the drive shaft. That's it. Not the case, the shaft. Looking at your diagram - if I'm reading it correctly - you need to rotate the front differential 2.3 degrees counter clockwise when viewed from the driver side.

Edward


Hey ed, looks like I spoke too soon on the driveshaft problem. The shaft Tom made for me has certainly improved the problem but I still have a vibe (annoying vibe) between 85-95 kph. Its more noticeable on deceleration or coasting & produces a hum as well. I didnt notice it before as I hadnt really taken it for a long run only a short one.

So now I am back to chasing the problem. Can you elaborate on your suggestion above to rotate the front diff. When you say 2.3 degrees I am assuming you mean rotate the diff upwards 2.3 degrees. How did you come to that figure?

I am now wondering if I have something out of alignment in the front end, maybe bad bearing or cv??

My plan would be to swap over the entire front end with one in my spare car that I know is good. It has to be the entire front end as you cant mix & match cv shafts between 97 & 99 as they had different lengths. Plus I need to redo the ball joints as well as all the bushes as I have a bad squeek & groan from the left side. If I have everything out , I can move the diff upwards & re weld the brackets, but need more info on this, thanks


97 Exceed, 3.5l SOHC auto, 4.90 gears, ARB front locker,rear Harrop E-Locker, Magnum winch, dual transfer cases also 2008 NS swb Pajero, front bar & winch