Rear Propeller Shaft

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT


On-Vehicle Inspection


APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION
- Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.
- If center bearing is noisy or damaged, replace center bearing.

PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION
If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout first.





1. With a dial indicator, measure propeller shaft runout at runout measuring points by rotating final drive companion flange with hands. For measuring point, refer to "Propeller Shaft Runout
Measuring Point".

Propeller shaft runout limit : 0.8 mm (0.031 in)

2. If runout still exceeds specifications, separate propeller shaft at final drive companion flange; then rotate companion flange 60, 120, 180, 240, 300 degrees and install propeller shaft.
3. Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications,
replace propeller shaft assembly.
4. Check the vibration by driving vehicle.

Propeller Shaft Runout Measuring Point
- Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point " ")





- VQ35HR 2WD models (3S80A-1VL107 type)

Dimension
A: 192 mm (7.56 in)
B: 172 mm (6.77 in)
C: 185 mm (7.28 in)






- VK45DE 2WD models (3F-R-2VL107 type)

Dimension
A: 162 mm (6.38 in)
B: 160 mm (6.30 in)
C: 185 mm (7.28 in)






- VQ35HR AWD models (3F80A-1VL107 type)

Dimension
A: 162 mm (6.38 in)
B: 245 mm (9.65 in)
C: 185 mm (7.28 in)






- VK45DE AWD models (3F-R-2VL107 type)

Dimension
A: 162 mm (6.38 in)
B: 270 mm (10.63 in)
C: 185 mm (7.28 in)