Propeller Shaft Vibration

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If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout first.

Raise rear wheels.
Measure propeller shaft runout at several points by rotating final drive companion flange with hands.
Runout limit: 0.6 mm (0.024 in)

Propeller shaft runout measuring points:

Fig 1: Measuring Propeller Shaft Runout At Several Points
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Fig 2: Identifying Propeller Shaft Runout Measuring Points (1 Of 2)
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Fig 3: Identifying Propeller Shaft Runout Measuring Points (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
If runout exceeds specifications, disconnect propeller shaft at final drive companion flange; then rotate companion flange 180 degrees and reconnect propeller shaft.

Fig 4: Rotating Propeller Shaft
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
Perform road test.