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Propeller Shaft Universal Joint Flection Check

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  1. Place the gearshift lever to the "N" position < TC-SST > or the selector lever to the "N" position < CVT >.
  2. Then place the drive mode selector to the "2WD" position < Type B >.
  3. Make phase alignment marks on the flange yoke and differential companion flange and disconnect the flange yoke.
  4. Hold the tube of propeller shaft by one hand, and apply force by the other hand to the flange yoke in flection direction for checking flection. If showing a sign of catch in the flection direction is recognized, replace the propeller shaft with a new one.
    Fig 1: Checking Propeller Shaft Universal Joint Flection
    G06482445Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.