Propeller Shaft Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Measure the propeller shaft center runout using the dial gauge.

Fig 1: Measuring Propeller Shaft Center Runout Using Dial Gauge
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the propeller shaft as a single component.
  Propeller shaft maximum runout
- 0.8 mm {0.031 in}
Inspect the play and rotation of the joint by turning the universal joint in the directions shown by the arrows.

Fig 2: Turning Universal Joint
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If it is not within the specification, replace the propeller shaft.
  Propeller shaft rotation torque
- 0.29-1.47 N.m {3.0-14.9 kgf.cm, 2.6-13.0 in.lbf}