MDX V6-3471cc 3.5L (2002)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Propeller Shaft Inspection
Universal Joint and Boots
1. Shift into [N] position.
2. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it with safety stands in the proper location.
3. Check the center support bearing (A) for excessive play or rattle. If the center support has excessive play or rattle, replace the propeller shaft
assembly.
4. Check the universal joint boots for damage and deterioration. If the boots are damaged or deteriorated, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
5. Check the universal joints for excessive play or rattle. If the universal joints have excessive play or rattle, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
Propeller Shaft Runout
6. Install a dial indicator (A) with its needle on the center of No. 1 propeller shaft (B) or No. 2 propeller shaft (C).
7. Turn the other propeller shaft slowly and check the runout. Repeat this procedure for the other propeller shaft.
8. If the runout on either propeller shaft exceeds the service limit, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
Propeller Shaft Removal
1. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it with safety stands in the proper location.
