Output Shaft: Testing and Inspection

Output Shaft End Float Check

Special Service tools
- Dial Test Indicator





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