Hombre XS Space Cab L4-2.2L CPC (1997)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Testing and Inspection
Runout Check
Noise or vibration at high speed could be caused by a bent propeller shaft. The propeller shaft could have been damaged by rough handling or a
collision. Check to see if the propeller shaft is straight.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist so the wheels can spin.
2. Attach a dial indicator having a magnetic base to a smooth place on the vehicle underbody.
3. Take dial indicator readings at the propeller shaft check points.
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Do not attach the dial indicator base at a weld.
4. With the transmission in neutral, hand rotate the axle pinion flange or the transmission yoke and take the necessary dial indicator readings on the
propeller shaft. Record the readings.
IMPORTANT: Propeller shaft runout is critical to the smooth operation of the driveline. If the runout exceeds the specification the propeller
shaft must be replaced. Do not include dial indicator variation caused by surface contamination, ridges, flat spots, or other variance in the tube.
5. If the runout exceeds specification, rotate the propeller shaft 180° at the companion flange and install. Check the runout.
6. If the propeller shaft runout is over specification, check for a bent companion flange.
7. If the runout is still over specification at one or more check points, replace the propeller shaft after checking for vibration or noise.
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Check the runout on the replacement propeller shaft.
