Companion Flange Runout
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Fit a dial gauge onto the companion flange face (inner side of the propeller shaft mounting bolt holes).
- Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.
Runout limit: 0.13 mm (0.0051 in)
- Fit a test indicator to the inner side of the companion flange (socket diameter).
- Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.
Runout limit: 0.13 mm (0.0051 in)
- If the runout value is outside the repair limit, follow the procedure below to adjust.
- Check for runout while changing the phase between companion flange and drive pinion gear by 90° step and search for the point where the runout is the minimum.
- If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the phase has been changed, replace the companion flange.
- If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the companion flange has been replaced, possible cause will be an assembly malfunction of the drive pinion gear and the electronically controlled coupling, malfunctioning coupling bearing, or malfunctioning electronically controlled coupling.