Appearance and Noise

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: Propeller Shaft Runout.





- Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point "")









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.Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
4.Check the vibration by driving vehicle.