Montero Sport V6-3.5L SOHC (2004)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
Introduction
INTRODUCTION TO PROPELLER SHAFT DIAGNOSIS
If an abnormal noise is heard from the propeller shaft while driving, some parts of the propeller shaft may be worn or damaged, or some mounting
bolts may be loose.
Troubleshooting Strategy
PROPELLER SHAFT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY
Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you have exhausted all of the possible ways to find
a propeller shaft fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.
2. Verify that the condition described by the customer exists.
3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom Chart.
See: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures/Symptom Chart
4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.