Component Tests and General Diagnostics

PROPELLER SHAFT

INSPECTION

PROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT





Check the deflection of the front, center and rear shafts.

Limit: 0.5 mm (0.02 inch)

PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT PLAY CHECK





1. Hold the tube of propeller shaft by one hand, and apply force by the other hand to the flange yoke or sleeve yoke in rotative direction, axial direction, and perpendicular direction for checking looseness.
2. If looseness is recognized, replace the propeller shaft with a new one.