Propeller Shaft Inspection

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Measure the propeller shaft center runout using the dial gauge.

Fig 1: Locating Propeller Shaft Measuring Points
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- If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the propeller shaft as a single component. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Propeller shaft maximum runout

0.8 mm {0.031 in}
Inspect the play and rotation of the joint by turning the universal joint in the directions shown by the arrows.

Fig 2: Inspecting Play And Rotation Of Universal Joint

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If it is not within the specification, replace the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Propeller shaft rotation torque

0.3-1.4 N.m {3.1-14 kgf.cm, 2.7-12 in.lbf}