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Inspection
 
 
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
 
 
Appearance
Check propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If malfunction is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.
 
 
Propeller Shaft Runout
Check propeller shaft runout at measuring points with a dial indicator. If runout exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
Propeller shaft runout: Refer to Propeller Shaft Tube.
  • Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point “”).
    : Front side
    Dimension
    A: 555 mm (21.85 in)
    B: 546 mm (21.5 in)
 
 
Journal Axial Play
As shown in the figure, while fixing yoke on one side, check axial play of joint. If it is outside the standard, replace propeller shaft assembly.
Journal axial play: Refer to Journal.
cautionNever disassemble joints.
 
 
Center Bearing
Check center bearing for noise and damage. If malfunction is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.
cautionNever disassemble center bearing.
 
 
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
After assembly, perform a driving test to check propeller shaft vibration. If vibration occurred, separate propeller shaft from final drive. Reinstall propeller shaft by changing the phase between companion flange and propeller shaft by the one bolt hole at a time. Then perform driving test and check propeller shaft vibration again at each point.