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15 Driveline Balance Weight
Driveline Balance Weight
When re-balancing drivelines, proper driveline weights are
necessary. Meritor’s recommended practices for welding balance
weights are shown in Figure 15.1, Figure 15.2, Figure 15.3,
Figure 15.4 and Figure 15.5.
4017039a
WELD YOKE
BALANCE
WEIGHT
END YOKE
YOKE STYLE DRIVELINE/COUPLING
0.25” (6.35 MM)
RECOMMENDED
Fig. 15.1
Coupling shaft recommended balance weight placements on
tube
O.D.
4017040a
SLIP YOKE
BALANCE
WEIGHT
SLIP YOKE CASTING/FORGING
0.25” (6.35 MM)
RECOMMENDED
Fig. 15.2
CAUTION
Slip yokes are cast iron material. If you are attaching a balance
weight to a slip yoke, proper welding procedures and materials
must be used when welding to cast iron materials. Failure to do
so may result in damage to the slip yoke.
4017041a
SLIP YOKE
BALANCE WEIGHT
YOKE STYLE DRIVELINE/SLIP
0.125” (3.175 MM)
RECOMMENDED
WELD
YOKE
Fig. 15.3
4017042a
CORRECT
NO STACKUPS
Fig. 15.4
INCORRECT
4017043b
CORRECT
Fig. 15.5