Component Rotational Speed Worksheet

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Component Rotational Speed Worksheet
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  1. Utilize the following worksheet as an aid in calculating the first, second and third order of tire/wheel assembly rotational speed and the first order of driveline (transmission output shaft/rear axle pinion gear) rotational speed related disturbances that may be present in the vehicle. See Fig 1 .
  2. If after completing the Tire/Wheel Rotation Worksheet, the frequencies calculated DO NOT match the dominant frequency of the disturbance recorded during testing, either recheck the data, or attempt to rematch the figures allowing for 1-5 MPH of speedometer error.
  3. If the possible tire/wheel assembly and/or driveline/transmission output shaft/rear axle pinion gear rotational speed related frequencies still DO NOT match the dominant frequency of the disturbance, the disturbance is most likely torque/load sensitive.
  4. If after completing the Tire/Wheel Rotation Worksheet, one of the frequencies calculated does match the dominant frequency of the disturbance, the disturbance is related to the rotation of that component group, tire/wheel assembly or driveline/transmission output shaft/rear axle pinion gear.
Fig 1: Tire/Wheel Rotational Worksheet
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