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RUNOUT Of Propeller Shaft

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  1. Remove center exhaust pipes.
  2. Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  3. Remove heat shield cover.
  4. Turn rear wheels by hand to check for "runout" of propeller shaft.
    NOTE: Measure runout with a dial gauge at the center of front and rear propeller shaft tubes.

    Runout: 

    Limit 0.6 mm (0.024 in) 

    Fig 1: Measuring Propeller Shaft Runout
    G03751608Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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