Driveshaft Measure Diagrams
In this section you will find the proper ways to Measure for Driveshaft Fitment on all vehicles as well as Universal Joints, Pinion Yokes and Flange Yokes.
Accurate Measurements are Critical
1 Piece Driveshaft Measure Diagrams
CLICK IMAGE for M1-1 thru M1-9 Diagrams
The diagrams are for all 1 piece type driveshafts that Do Not have a Center Support bearing (carrier bearing). This will be most cars and short wheelbase trucks.
2
Piece Driveshaft Measurement Diagrams
(carrier bearing type)
Click Image for M2-1 thru M2-8 Diagrams
Click on the Diagram. The diagrams are for all vehicles that have a Center Support Bearing. This is mostly for trucks, but some cars have a 2pc shaft.
UJ Dimensions and How to Measure.
Click Diagram.
Basic U-Joint Series Identification made easy. Important notes on
Inside lock up U-Joints.
Pinion Yokes With Tabs.
Click on the diagram to see pinion yoke with tabs. If you are needing a new pinion yoke, this will show what information we need to check.
<< View Images or click here to save/send>>Pinion Yoke w-Tabs 2011.pdf
Pinion Yoke Without Locating Tabs.
Click the diagram to Pinion Yokes without tabs.
<< View Images or click here to save/send>>Pinion Yoke-No Tabs FORM.pdf
Flange Dimensions - click on diagram.
This shows how to determine UJ series. It also shows Pilot info and Bolt Circle and Bolt Pattern.
<< View Images or click here to save/send>>Flange FORM.pdf