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General troubleshooting of problems with your Imperial's u-joints and driveshaft.
Read the July, 1952 Master Technician's Service Conference covering propeller shaft and universal joints, their basic functionality and repair.
Read the June, 1956 Master Technician's Service Conference regarding propeller shaft and universal joint angularity and how it affects vibration.
Special Service Tools Catalog - 1956, Miller Manufacturing Co.
DRIVESHAFT (also referred to as "Propeller Shaft")
1957 Master Technician Reference Manual for propeller shaft repair
Center Driveshaft Carrier & Bearing replacement.
A Unique Center Driveshaft Carrier & Bearing replacement.
- General Repair Information
Noises & Vibration (includes information on shims)
Tips on how to disconnect the driveshaft from the transmission.
UNIVERSAL JOINTS
1957 Master Technician Reference Manual for universal joint repair
Different types of U-joints on your Imperial
Do U-joints affect an Imperial's ride height?
Replacing your U-joints (includes assembly and disassembly tips)
What is a U-joint and what is the difference between a U-joint and a CV joint?
- IMPORTANT FACT: Beginning in 1965, the Imperial driveshaft used two constant velocity joints (center and rear) plus a regular u-joint up front where it connects to the transmission.
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