PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION ON VEHICLE

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Joint Area Excessive Play Inspection

1.  Shake the universal joint by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.

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•  If there is any excessive play, replace the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(E)].)

Propeller Shaft Runout Inspection

Caution

•  Do not rotate the propeller shaft using engine force when inspecting.

1.  Shift to neutral position and release the parking brake.

2.  Rotate the rear wheel by hand and inspect the propeller shaft runout at the two locations shown in the figure.

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Propeller shaft maximum runout

•  If it exceeds the standard specification, replace the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(E)].)