Propeller Shaft Assembly: Inspection

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INSPECT FLEXIBLE COUPLING
1. Check the front and rear flexible couplings for cracks or damage.
2. Inspect the flexible coupling centering bushing.
  HINT:
  
  If the bushing is damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
Fig 1: Locating Coupling Centering Bushing
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INSPECT PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
1. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the intermediate shaft.
  Maximum runout: 0.3 mm (0.0118 in.)
  
  NOTE: The dial indicator must be set perpendicular to the center of the intermediate shaft.
  
  HINT
  
  If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the intermediate shaft.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Runout Of Intermediate Shaft
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INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the propeller shaft
Maximum runout: 0.3 mm (0.0118 in.)

NOTE: The dial indicator must be set perpendicular to the center of the propeller shaft.

HINT

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller shaft
INSPECT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER ASSEMBLY
1. Check that the spider bearing rotates smoothly
2. Check that there is no play in the spider bearing
  HINT.
  
  If necessary, replace the propeller shaft.
Fig 3: Inspecting Universal Joint Spider Assembly
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INSPECT NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Turn the center support bearing by hand in the rotating direction Check that the center support bearing turns smoothly
2. Check that the seals are not cracked or damaged.
  HINT:
  
  If the center support bearing is damaged, worn, or does not turn smoothly, replace it
  
  Fig 4: Inspecting No. Center Support Bearing Assembly
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