Companion Flange Runout
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Infiniti M45. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Fit a test indicator to the inner side of the companion flange (socket diameter).
- Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.
- Runout limit : 0.08 mm (0.0031 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 90DG 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 still outside of the limit after the companion flange has been replaced, check pinion bearing and drive pinion assembly.