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Propeller Shaft Vibration

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda B4000, 2004 Mazda B3000, and 2004 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Road test the vehicle to determine the critical vibration points. Note the road speed, the engine RPM, and the shift lever positions at which the vibration occurs.
  2. Stop the vehicle, place the transmission lever in neutral and run the engine through the critical speed ranges determined in Step  1 .
  3. If no vibration is felt, balance the propeller shaft. See PROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT AND BALANCE  .