Drive/Propeller Shaft: Testing and Inspection

PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION

For Carbon-Fiber Propeller Shaft

CAUTION:
- Replace the propeller shaft if it is dropped.

- Handle the propeller shaft with care so that the pipe is not damaged from striking surrounding objects or other impacts.

- Replace the propeller shaft if there is any chipping or warping of the pipe.

- Protect the propeller shaft from damage and handle with careful attention when working.

1. Use a dial gauge to measure the runout of the propeller shaft at each position.

- If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the propeller shaft.

Propeller shaft maximum runout
- 0.6 mm {0.024 in}

2. Inspect the play and rotation of the joint by turning the universal joint in the directions shown by the arrows.

Propeller shaft initial torque (Reference value)
- 0.29-0.98 Nm {3.0-10 kgf-cm, 2.7-8.6 in-lbf}

- If there is any play or excessive initial torque, replace the propeller shaft.

3. Verify that the propeller shaft has no bends or damage.

- If there is any malfunction, replace the propeller shaft.

4. Verify that there is a gap between the pipe and yoke flange.

- If there is any malfunction, replace the propeller shaft.

5. Verify that there is no cracking, peeling or similar damage to the seal (where the pipe and yoke connect).

- If there is any malfunction, replace the propeller shaft.

For Steel Propeller Shaft

1. Use a dial gauge to measure the runout of the propeller shaft at each position.

Propeller shaft initial torque (Reference value)
- 0.29-0.98 Nm {3.0-10 kgf-cm, 2.7-8.6 in-lbf}

- If there is excessive play or initial torque, replace the propeller shaft.