Rear Axle Shaft: Inspection

INSPECT REAR AXLE SHAFT LH
1. Using a dial indicator, measure the rear axle shaft runout and flange runout.
  Maximum runout:
  
  Shaft runout:
  
  1.50 mm (0.0591 in.)
  
  Flange runout:
  
  0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)
  
  If the rear axle shaft or flange is damaged or worn, or if the runout is more than the maximum, replace the rear axle shaft.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Rear Axle Shaft LH
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