Driveshaft Angle Calculator Select View Type Side & Top View Side View Only Top View Only Select Number of Driveshafts 1 2 3 4 Side View Transmission Angle (∠T) Driveshaft 1 Angle (∠DS1) Driveshaft 2 Angle (∠DS2) Driveshaft 3 Angle (∠DS3 Driveshaft 4 Angle (∠DS4) Pinion Angle (∠P) Top View Transmission Angle (∠T) Driveshaft 1 Angle (∠DS1) Driveshaft 2 Angle (∠DS2) Driveshaft 3 Angle (∠DS3) Driveshaft 4 Angle (∠DS4) Pinion Angle (∠P) Calculate Clear Transmission ↔ Driveshaft 1 ∠C1 Driveshaft 1 ↔ Driveshaft 2 ∠C2 Driveshaft 2 ↔ Driveshaft 3 ∠C3 Driveshaft 3 ↔ Driveshaft 4 ∠C4 Driveshaft 4 ↔ Pinion ∠C5 The optimal angle of operation for a driveshaft coupling is 1.0°-3.0° with a minimum 0.5° and a maximum of 5.0°.If the coupling angle of the shaft exceeds 3.0°, the life of the universal joint will be reduced.