PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CHECK




PROPELLER SHAFT VISUAL CHECK


1.Place the gearshift lever to the selector lever to the "N" position.
2.Check the propeller shaft for dent, damage or crack.


3.Check the propeller shaft universal joint, oil seal for crack or damage. If abnormality is recognized, replace the propeller shaft with a new one.

PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT PLAY CHECK


1.Place the gearshift lever to the selector lever to the "N" position.

2.Hold the tube of propeller shaft by one hand, and apply force by the other hand to the flange yoke or sleeve yoke in rotating direction, axial direction, and perpendicular direction for checking looseness. If looseness is recognized, replace the propeller shaft with a new one.

PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT FLECTION CHECK


1.Place the gearshift lever to the selector lever to the "N" position.
2.Make phase alignment marks on the flange yoke and differential companion flange and disconnect the flange yoke.

3.Hold the tube of propeller shaft by one hand, and apply force by the other hand to the flange yoke in flection direction for checking flection. If showing a sign of catch in the flection direction is recognized, replace the propeller shaft with a new one.