I think Chris is correct on this one. As I understand it, the transaxle propeller shaft is balanced as an assembly. I do not think this includes hardware or the yokes at either end of the shaft. Having said that, the shop manuals I have mention marking the yokes and the shaft prior to disassembly and re-assembling them accordingly. Of course, doing so could not hurt at all!
Mark Tamas 116GT (x2) Eugene,OR
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:12:29 -0700 From: Christopher Keen<[email protected]> Subject: Re: [alfa] Driveshaft dilemma Stefano and Brian, I'd never heard of this either... so I didn't do it when I replaced the donuts 4-5 years ago on my stock '79 gt. And so far, 10,000 or so miles later in all kinds of driving, everything still seems to be working fine (knock on wood). Maybe this is someone getting confused with "don't cinch down your bushings before the car's on the ground"? Chris Keen spider/alfetta gt SF, CA
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