Propeller Shaft Runout 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.

CAUTION:

Do not rotate the propeller shaft using engine force when inspecting.

Shift to neutral position and release the parking brake.
Rotate the rear wheel by hand and inspect the propeller shaft runout at the two locations shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Inspecting Propeller Shaft Runout
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If it exceeds the standard specification, replace the propeller shaft.
  Standard propeller shaft runout (on-vehicle)
- 0.8 mm {0.031 in}