Rear Propeller Shaft 3F80A-1Vl107

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT


Inspection


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

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.
Limit
Propeller shaft runout : Refer to DLN-112, "Propeller Shaft Runout". Propeller Shaft Runout
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.

RUNOUT MEASURING POINT





Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point " ").

White arrow : Vehicle front
Standard
A : 162 mm (6.38 in)
C : 185 mm (7.28 in)





REAR PROPELLER SHAFT


Inspection


APPEARANCE
Check propeller shaft for bend and damage. If damage is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

PROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT





Check propeller shaft runout at measuring points with a dial indicator. If runout exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly. For measuring point, Rear Propeller Shaft 3F80A-1Vl107.

Limit
Propeller shaft runout : Refer to DLN-112, "Propeller Shaft Runout". Propeller Shaft Runout

JOURNAL AXIAL PLAY





As shown in the figure, while fixing yoke on one side, check axial play of joint. If it is outside the standard, replace propeller shaft assembly.

Standard
Journal axial play : Refer to DLN-112, "Journal Axial Play". Rear Propeller Shaft 3F80A-1Vl107

CAUTION:
Never disassemble joints.

CENTER BEARING
Check center bearing for noise and damage. If noise or damage is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

CAUTION:
Never disassemble center bearing.