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Driveline Rotational Speed Calculation
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Driveline Rotational Speed Calculation
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- Determine the first order rotational speed of the driveline/transmission output shaft/rear axle pinion gear, in revolutions per second (Hz), based on the first-order rotational speed of the tire/wheel assemblies and the drive axle ratio. 13 Hz X 3.42 drive axle ratio = 44.46 Hz, rounded to 44 Hz first-order driveline rotation related.
- Compare the rotational speed of the driveline/transmission output shaft/rear axle pinion gear, at the specific vehicle speed at which the disturbance occurs, to the dominant frequency recorded on the Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) 2 during testing. If the frequencies match, then a first-order disturbance related to the rotation of the driveline/transmission output shaft/rear axle pinion gear, is present.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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