Inspection
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
Inspection
APPEARANCE AND 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.
Propeller shaft runout: Refer to Propeller Shaft Runout
- Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point "White Triangle")
2.If runout still exceeds specifications, separate propeller shaft at final drive companion flange or transfer companion flange; then change the phase between companion flange and propeller shaft by the one bolt hole at a time and install propeller shaft.
3.If runout is more than the limit value, remove and check propeller shaft.
4.Check the vibration by driving vehicle.