4x4 propshaft alignment

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4x4 propshaft alignment

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Hi.

I split my panda 4x4 (319) propshaft to replace the centre bearing (wasn’t too bad actually. I used fox wedges between two bearing pullers and it slid apart with very little hassle.)

I marked alignment, BUT while the shaft has a key spline, but the u joint does not so it could go together any way. The shaft has definitely been apart before and I am pretty sure the previous guy lost the alignment because it vibrated like it was well out of balance but all the joints are fine.

Am I right in thinking there isn’t any sensible way to re-find the original alignment without sending it away to be balanced?

Is it easier for the specialist to balance it if I leave it split or put it back together or does it really make no difference…?
 
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