Inspection After Removal

FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT

Inspection


INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

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.
Propeller shaft runout: Refer to "Propeller Shaft Runout" Propeller Shaft Runout.









- Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point "triangle").





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.





CAUTION:
Never disassemble joints.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

After assembly, perform a driving test to check propeller shaft vibration. If vibration occurred, separate propeller shaft from final drive. Reinstall companion flange by changing the phase between companion flange and propeller shaft by the one bolt hole at a time. Then perform driving test and check propeller shaft vibration again at each point.