Rear Propeller Shaft: Inspection: Vibration

If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout first.

1. With a dial indicator, measure propeller shaft runout at runout measuring points by rotating final drive companion flange with hands.

   Propeller shaft runout: Refer to  "PROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT ".

   • Propeller shaft runout measuring point (triangle)
     Fig 1: Measuring Propeller Shaft Runout

     Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

     Standard 

     A: 162 mm (6.38 in) 

     B: 245 mm (9.65 in) 

     C: 185 mm (7.28 in) 

     Fig 2: Identifying Propeller Shaft Runout Measuring Points

     Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. If runout still exceeds specifications, separate propeller shaft at final drive companion flange or transfer companion flange; then change the phase between companion flange and propeller shaft by the one bolt hole at a time and install propeller shaft.
3. Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
4. Check the vibration by driving vehicle.