Output Shaft: Testing and Inspection

Output Shaft End Float Check





1. Disconnect the battery ground lead.
2. Raise the vehicle for access.





3. Mount a Dial Test Indicator (DTI) to the differential housing with the probe resting on the axle shaft flange (the DTI probe must be parallel to the output shaft center line & NOT the axle shaft).





4. Check the end float.
Push the wheel/shaft assembly INWARDS.
Zero the DTI.
Pull the wheel/shaft assembly OUTWARDS.
Note the reading.
5. Check the specification.
0 to 0.15 mm GOOD.
0.15 mm + NOT GOOD; Renew the output shaft bearing.