Front Propeller Shaft

FRONT 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.

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 point 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 90, 180, 270 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 " ")






Dimension A: 381.5 mm (15.01 in)