INSPECTION



  • Check the sleeve yoke, centre yoke and flange yoke for wear, damage or cracks.
  • Check the propeller shaft for bends, twisting or damage.
  • Check the universal joint for smooth operation in all directions.
  • Check the centre bearing for smooth movement.

PROPELLER SHAFT RUN-OUT

Limit:

    0.5 mm <M/T>
    1.0 mm <2WD-A/T, 4WD (Front)>
    2.0 mm <4WD (Rear)>

PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT PLAY CHECK

1.Hold the tube of propeller shaft by one hand, and apply force by the other hand to the flange yoke or sleeve yoke in rotative direction, axial direction, and perpendicular direction for checking looseness.
2.If looseness is recognised, perform service work or replace the propeller shaft with a new one.

PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL GREASE CHECK
Perform grease-up with a grease gun, and check the grease ejected from the oil seal when grease-up is completed.
Judgement standard


  • If blackish grease is evenly ejected from the oil seal periphery, it is normal.
  • If non-discoloured grease is ejected from the specific area (partially), the grease amount is insufficient and the oil seal is worn. Perform service work or replace the propeller shaft with a new one.
  • If the white cloudy grease is ejected, water has been mixed in grease. Replace the propeller shaft with a new one.