MX-5 Miata Mazdaspeed L4-1.8L DOHC Turbo (2004)
Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints: Testing and Inspection
PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION
1. Clean the propeller shaft (except for the universal joint) with a steam cleaner or solvent.
Caution: Cleaning sealed bearings with cleaning fluids or a steam cleaner can wash the grease out of the bearing.
2. Measure the propeller shaft runout using a dial indicator. Replace the propeller shaft if runout is excessive.
Maximum runout 0.4 mm (0.016 inch)
3. Move the universal joints in the directions shown, and check for universal joint looseness.
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If there is looseness, replace the propeller shaft.
Note: Starting torque: 0.30 - 0.98 Nm (3.0 - 10.0 kgs-cm, 2.7 - 8.6 inch lbs.)
4. Inspect for operation of the universal joint.
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If the universal joint has excessive resistance, replace the propeller shaft.