RUNOUT Of Propeller Shaft

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the center exhaust pipe.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
Remove the heat shield cover.
Set the dial gauge with its indicator stem at the center of the propeller shaft tube.
Turn the propeller shaft slowly by hands to check for runout of the propeller shaft.

Runout:

Limit: 0.6 mm (0.024 in)

Fig 1: Checking Runout Of Propeller Shaft

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