I was removing my rear drive shaft when it came apart into two pieces. Now I'm not sure how to align the 'teeth' when putting them back together. Is there a guide somewhere to do this? Thanks greatly.

 

See this:::https://images.search.yahoo.com/yhs/...g&action=click

 

The FSM gives advice based on the direction the grease fittings point. (Which seems to include the "phasing" of which millball speaks.)

http://web.archive.org/web/201204171.../3propelle.pdf

 

Thanks, that's very helpful. So I just eyeball the alignment? If I'm off by a tooth or two, will I have drive shaft vibration / problems?

 

yep, some

 

There aren't that many splines around the circumference. You should be able to just lay it out on a flat surface and get it exactly right with a little care. No real excuse to be off a tooth or two. Just take your time.

 

That's encouraging -- I will eyeball my best. Thanks!