Procedures

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT


Inspection


NOISE
- Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.





- Check that there is clearance between the tube end and yoke flange. If no clearance is found, replace the propeller shaft.
- If there are cracks, peeling, or any other breakage on the seal
(yoke and tube joint) replace the propeller shaft assembly.

VIBRATION
If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout first.





1. With a dial indicator, measure propeller shaft runout at runout measuring points by rotating final drive companion flange with hands.





2. If runout still exceeds specifications, separate propeller shaft at final drive companion flange; then rotate companion flange 90, 180, 270 degrees and install propeller shaft.
3. Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
4. Check the vibration by driving vehicle.

RUNOUT MEASURING POINT
Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point " ").






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