Legacy Postal Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC (1998)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
A: ON-CAR SERVICE
1. Joints and connections Check for any looseness of yoke flange connecting bolts and center bearing retaining bolts.
2. Splines and bearing locations
Turn propeller shaft by hand to see if abnormal free play exists at splines. Also move yokes to see if abnormal free play exists at spiders and
bearings.
3. Runout of propeller shaft
Turn rear wheels by hand to check for "runout" of propeller shaft.
NOTE: Measure runout with a dial gauge at the center of front and rear propeller shaft tubes.
Runout:
Limit 0.6 mm (0.024 inch)
4. Center bearing free play While holding propeller shaft near center bearing with your hand, move it up and down, and left and right to check for
any abnormal bearing free play.
B: REMOVAL
NOTE: Before removing propeller shaft, wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material.
1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2. Move selector lever or gear shift lever to "N".
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Jack-up vehicle and support it with sturdy racks.
5. Remove rear exhaust pipe.
6. Remove muffler.