FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Procedures
Rear Propeller Shaft
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
Inspection
NOISE
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Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.
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If center bearing is noisy or damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.
VIBRATION
If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout first.
1. With a dial indicator, measure propeller shaft runout at runout measuring points by rotating final drive companion flange with hands.
Limit
Propeller shaft runout : Refer to "Propeller Shaft Runout". See: Specifications/Rear Propeller Shaft 3F-R-2Vl107/Propeller Shaft Runout
2. If runout still exceeds specifications, separate propeller shaft at final drive companion flange, then rotate companion flange 60, 120, 180, 240, 300
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.
RUNOUT MEASURING POINT
Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point "‹›").
Standard
A : 162 mm (6.38 in)
B : 270 mm (10.63 in)
C : 185 mm (7.28 in)
Front Propeller Shaft 2S56A
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
Inspection