wildejon 7 Posted August 3, 2006 Is there any chance that replacing a driveshaft could affect the tracking? Probably a stupid question but I need to get my tracking done and I don't want to have to redo it after I've replaced the driveshaft. I'm assuming they are made to a tight tolerance and they will not have any effect but I'd be a dumb ass not to check first.... Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 205_dave Posted August 3, 2006 Changing a driveshaft wont affect the tracking, as you disconnect the wishbone from the wheel hub to get the driveshaft out. Tracking is adjusted by the steering arm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildejon 7 Posted August 4, 2006 Thats what I thought, cheers for confirming though mate. Jon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saveloy 8 Posted August 4, 2006 Actually, there is a chance that a d/shaft change will alter the tracking. Since it is possible to tighten the shaft to a different degree which alters the hub position slightly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 205_dave Posted August 8, 2006 The hub is held in place by the wishbone though, so the tightness of the driveshaft nut shouldnt alter the angle? Actually, there is a chance that a d/shaft change will alter the tracking. Since it is possible to tighten the shaft to a different degree which alters the hub position slightly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saveloy 8 Posted August 8, 2006 In theory Dave you are right. But the very fact that the driveshaft can be tightened to a different degree means that the hub can sit in a slightly different place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niklas 1 Posted August 11, 2006 In theory Dave you are right. But the very fact that the driveshaft can be tightened to a different degree means that the hub can sit in a slightly different place. The driveshaft is loose so to say, since the CV joints are not solid in any way. To allow suspension travel and steering the CV joints can be compressed and extended to a certain amount. The suspension leg, wishbone and steering arm are alone resonponsible for keeping the hub in a solid position and keeping the tracking in its position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildejon 7 Posted August 11, 2006 Good point, like it, cheers!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
