Companion Flange Runout
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Fit a dial indicator onto the companion flange face (inner side of the propeller shaft bolt holes).
- Rotate companion flange to check for runout.
Runout limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less
- Fit a test indicator to the inner side of companion flange (socket diameter).
- Rotate companion flange to check for runout.
Runout limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less
- If the runout value is outside the runout limit, follow the procedure below to adjust.
- Rotate the companion flange on the drive pinion by 90°, 180° and 270°, while checking for the position where the runout is minimum.
- If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the phase has been changed, possible cause will be an assembly malfunction of drive pinion and pinion bearing or a malfunctioning pinion bearing.
- If the runout value is still outside of the limit after repair of the assembly of drive pinion and pinion bearing or pinion bearing, replace the companion flange.