Inspection

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.

Arrow: Vehicle Front

Propeller shaft runout : Refer to 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 "Triangle").

Dimension A
VQ37VHR : 381.5 mm (15.02 in)
VK56VD : 386.5 mm (15.22 in)