Front Propeller Shaft 2S56A

FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT


Inspection


NOISE
Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace 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.
White arrow : Vehicle front
Limit
Propeller shaft runout : Refer to DLN-88, "Propeller Shaft Runout". Propeller Shaft Runout
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 " ").

Standard
A : 381.5 mm (15.02 in)


FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT


Inspection


APPEARANCE
Check propeller shaft for bend and damage. If damage is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

PROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT





Check propeller shaft runout at measuring point with a dial indicator.
If runout exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
For measuring point, Front Propeller Shaft 2S56A.

Limit
Propeller shaft runout : Refer to DLN-88, "Propeller Shaft Runout". Propeller Shaft Runout

JOURNAL AXIAL PLAY





As shown in the figure, while fixing yoke on one side, check axial play of joint. If it is outside the standard, replace propeller shaft assembly.

Standard
Journal axial play : Refer to DLN-88, "Journal Axial Play". Front Propeller Shaft 2S56A

CAUTION:
Never disassemble joints.