Drive/Propeller Shaft: Testing and Inspection

PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION

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.

Maximum runout
- 0.6 mm {0.024 in}

2. Inspect the play and rotation of the joint by turning the universal joint in the direction shown by the arrow.






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.