Propeller Shaft Inspection
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- Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)] .)
- Measure the propeller shaft center runout using the dial gauge.PROPELLER SHAFT MAXIMUM RUNOUT SPECIFICATION
No. Specification (reference) 1 0.8 mm {0.031 in} 2 1.0 mm {0.039 in} - If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the propeller shaft as a single component. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)] .)
- Inspect the play and rotation of the joint by turning the universal joint in the directions shown by the arrows.
Propeller shaft rotation torque
0.3-1.0 N.m {3.1-10 kgf.cm, 2.7-8.8 in.lbf}
- If it is not within the specification, replace the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)] .)