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Vibration Diagnostics This document is intended to assist with drivetrain vibration diagnosis. It does not guarantee an
immediate solution nor does it guarantee warranty responsibility or reimbursement. Refer to
Roadranger.com for Product Warranty Statements, Warranty Manual, and Warranty Guidelines.

1 Gather Info 6 In the road test

When did vibration start?
Vibrations Yes Previous No in Step 2, the Did the vibration Yes Contact your
Where is vibration felt? work on clutch or
What road conditions? While vehicle was run occur during this engine distributor.
engine up to the test?
Under load or high torque Stationary suspected RPM
conditions?
and the
During acceleration/deceleration?
Yes transmission
No
Speed dependent?
RPM dependent?
No shift lever was
Problem is related
If clutch work recently done, If engine work recently done, placed in
Noise? to the clutch.
problem could be related to problem could be related to neutral.
Suspension modified recently?
Lube clean and at proper level? the clutch. Verify proper the engine. Contact your Remove clutch and check
clutch was installed. engine distributor. for: Broken springs, disc,
or other damage.

2 Road Test
Have vehicle driver recreate
complaint condition, if
possible Perform visual inspection Remove all Isolate Suspect Was
Leave trailer attached Speed Yes Does ride Yes and use Eaton Driveline Problem No drive axle shafts No Yes Contact driveline
Problem Shaft suspect shaft
Run up to suspected RPM and Related? height meet Angle Analyzer (DAA). Solved and lock in manufacturer.
Solved isolated?
put transmission in neutral OEM specs power divider.
Starting with
Look for loose: Run truck in

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No No Yes Yes rear-most vehicle
U-joint bearing cups and same condition No
trunnions driveshaft, remove
Simulate Conditions Bearing straps as when
Problem is related to
each section and
Correct per OEM Flange yoke / companion flange complaint
Speed Yoke-mounted damper re-run test to If problem persists,
procedures. Done occurred. the wheel end. Take isolate suspect contact Roadranger
RPM Parking brake
Center bearing known good wheel shaft. Support Team:
Gear Position Fasteners
assembly and test 1-800-826-4357
Coast Driveshaft for damage / missing
Check:
weights replacement from
Under power Driveshaft slip spline Driveshaft runout
wheel to wheel to
Loaded / Unloaded (wear / bottoming / Re-index driveshaft -
inadequate engagement) isolate problem. Separate shaft at end
o
Cab mounts / air ride system yoke, rotate 180 ,
and reassemble.

4 Record Findings
Speed Perform visual inspection
RPM and use Eaton Driveline
Gear position Problem Angle Analyzer (DAA). Remove inter-axle Check for other If problem
Coast Occur with Yes Does ride Yes Problem No shaft and lock power Problem No possible causes Problem No persists,
Under power Trailer height meet Solved divider. Solved Solved contact
Loaded / Unloaded OEM specs Look for loose:
Loaded? Run truck in same Roadranger
Torque arms
Driveshaft slip spline (wear/ condition as when Check: Support Team:
No No bottoming/ inadequate Yes complaint occurred. Yes Clutch Yes 1-800-826-4357

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engagement)
Center bearing
Stationary Inspection Correct per OEM
U-joint
Bearing straps Problem is related to Transmission rear Done
Tires 1-800-826-4357 Flange yoke/ companion Done
procedures. the inter-axle shaft. supports
Rims flange
Center bearing Engine mounts
Dented driveshaft tubing Fasteners Contact Roadranger
Engine supports Support Team:
Cab mounts/ air ride system
Transmission supports 1-800-826-4357.
Driveshaft center bearing

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