Inspection After Removal

Appearance

Check propeller shaft for bend and damage. If damage is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

Propeller Shaft Runout

Check propeller shaft runout at measuring points with a dial indicator. If runout exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.

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

Fig 1: Checking Propeller Shaft Runout Using Dial Indicator

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Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point "Δ").

Fig 2: Identifying Propeller Shaft Runout Measuring Points
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Dimension A: 162 mm (6.38 in)

B: 245 mm (9.65 in)

C: 185 mm (7.28 in)

Journal Axial Play

As shown in the figure below, while fixing yoke on one side, check axial play of joint. If it is outside the standard, replace propeller shaft assembly.

Journal axial play: Refer to "JOURNAL AXIAL PLAY ".

CAUTION: Never disassemble joints.

Fig 3: Checking Journal Axial Play

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Center Bearing

Check center bearing for noise and damage. If noise or damage is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

CAUTION: Never disassemble center bearing.