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