FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2006)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Front Propeller Shaft
On-Vehicle Inspection
On-Vehicle Inspection
APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION
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Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION
If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout first.
1. Measure propeller shaft runout at runout measuring point by rotating final drive companion flange with hands.
Propeller shaft runout limit: 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
2. If runout still exceeds specifications, separate propeller shaft at final drive companion flange; then rotate companion flange 90, 180, 270 degrees
and install propeller shaft.
3. Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
4. Check the vibration by driving vehicle.
Propeller Shaft Runout Measuring Point
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Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point[triangle])
Dimension A: 381.5 mm (15.01 inch)
Removal and Installation
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT