Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION





- Put match marks on flanges and separate propeller shaft from final drive.





- Draw out propeller shaft from transmission and plug up rear end of transmission rear extension housing.

INSPECTION





- Inspect propeller shaft runout. If runout exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.

Runout limit: 0.6 mm (0.024 inch)





- If the play exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.

Journal axial play: 0.02 mm (0.0008 inch) or less