Drive Shaft Journal Inspection

DRIVE SHAFT JOURNAL INSPECTION

1. Remove the drive shaft (LH) from the vehicle.

NOTE: For the drive shaft (LH) removal procedure from the vehicle, verify the service information.






2. Measure the outer diameter of the drive shaft (LH) journal.

NOTE:
- When measuring, measure near the center of the journal, and then calculate the average value of the X and Y directions as shown in the figure.
- Recommended measuring instrument: Micrometer

Minimum:
29.959 mm {1.1795 in}

- If it is less than the minimum specification, disassemble the drive shaft (LH) and replace the outer ring with a new one.

NOTE: For the drive shaft disassembly/assembly procedure, verify the service information.






3. Measure the outer diameter of the joint shaft journal.

NOTE:
- When measuring, measure near the center of the journal, and then calculate the average value of the X and Y directions as shown in the figure.
- Recommended measuring instrument: Micrometer

Minimum:
29.944 mm {1.1789 in}

- If it is less than the minimum specification, replace the joint shaft with a new one.