Inspection After Removal

Appearance

Check the propeller shaft for dents or cracks. If damage is detected, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

Propeller Shaft Runout

Check propeller shaft runout at measuring point with a dial indicator. If runout exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly. For measuring point, refer to "INSPECTION ".

Propeller shaft runout : Refer to  "PROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT "

Fig 1: Checking Propeller Shaft Runout

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Journal Axial Play

As shown in the figure, while fixing yoke on one side, check axial play of joint. If axial play exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.

Journal axial play : Refer to  "JOURNAL AXIAL PLAY "

Fig 2: Checking Axial Play Of Joint

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.