Sportage 4WD L4-2.0L (2005)
3. Check the center support bearing for excessive play or rattle and rubber for rent. If the center support has excessive play or rattle and rubber has
rent, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
4. Check the VL joint boots for damage and deterioration. If the boots are damaged or deteriorated, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
5. Check the VL joints for excessive play or rattle. If the universal joints have excessive play or rattle, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
PROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT
1. Install a dial indicator with its needle on the center of front propeller shaft or rear propeller shaft.
2. Turn the other propeller shaft slowly and check the runout. Repeat this procedure for the other propeller shaft.
3. If the runout on either propeller shaft exceeds the service limit, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
