Companion Flange RUNOUT
- Fit a dial indicator onto the companion flange face (inner side of the propeller shaft mounting bolt holes).
- Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.
Limit
Companion flange runout : Refer to "COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT ".
- Fit a test indicator to the inner side of the companion flange (socket diameter).
- Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.
Limit
Companion flange runout : Refer to "COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT ".
- If the runout value is outside the repair limit, follow the procedure below to adjust.
- While changing the phase between companion flange and drive pinion gear by 90° at a time, check runout and determine which phase angle minimizes the runout.
- If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the phase has been changed, replace the companion flange.
- If the runout is out of the specification after replacement of companion flange, adjust the assembly status of the pinion bearings and drive pinion gear, or replace the pinion bearings.