G37x Sedan AWD V6-3.7L (VQ37VHR) (2010)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Procedures
Front Propeller Shaft
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
Inspection
NOISE
Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If 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.
White arrow : Vehicle front
Limit
Propeller shaft runout : Refer to DLN-88, "Propeller Shaft Runout". See: Specifications/Front Propeller Shaft/Propeller Shaft Runout
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.
RUNOUT MEASURING POINT
Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point "triangle").
Standard
A : 381.5 mm (15.02 in)
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.