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Drive Shaft RUNOUT

Remove any dirt from area around shaft where dial indicator is placed. Measure shaft runout about 3" (76 mm) from weld-seam on each end of shaft. With dial indicator mounted perpendicular to drive shaft, rotate shaft several times. Record runout measurement. Repeat procedure at opposite end and center of drive shaft. See DRIVE SHAFT RUNOUT  table. If runout is greater than specification, replace drive shaft.

DRIVE SHAFT RUNOUT

Application In. (mm)
Center Of Shaft .025 (.63)
Front & Rear Of Shaft .020 (.50)