Does my driveshaft need balancing?

[Ken35i]

I think I do...

I pulled out my drive shaft to replace the centre bearing. I marked/punched the gearbox flanges and diff/CV joint flanges. But silly me didn't mark the shaft itself to line up the spline.
So, it needs balancing, right?

Oh, and I have pulled the shaft appart...:p

[shogun]

there are original punch marks or colour marks on the drive shaft how it was originally assembled. clean it and you will find the marks.

[632 Regal]

if you cant find the marks the usual culprit is the 2 shafts are off by 45 degrees one way or the other. Hope you find the marks.

[Ken35i]

Hey guys,

Thanks for the replies.
I couldn't really find any marks that I was confident with. So I'll be taking it to get balanced (paying for my mistake :P).
I'll make sure to mark it clearly.

[shogun]

see here http://bmwe32.masscom.net/sean750/driveshaftCenterbearing/Image51.jpg

[Ken35i]

Didn't see those. Well I took it to the balancing shop, turns out my U-joint is shot. It's a bit stiff to move in all directions...so he'll be doing that too....*cha-ching* :(

[shogun]

while you are in there, replace engine mounts and transmission mounts, best chance and you will have a new feeling

all straight again: engine>>trans>>> - driveshaft

[Ken35i]

;)
Thanks again.