Outlander AWD L4-2.4L (4B12) (2010)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
Symptom Chart
SYMPTOM CHART
Symptom Chart
Inspection Procedure 1: Noise at Start
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Noise at Start
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check if the propeller shaft mounting nuts and the center bearing mounting nuts are loose.
Q: Are the mounting nuts tightened to the specified torque?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Tighten the propeller shaft mounting nuts to 54 ± 5 Nm (40 ± 3 ft-lb). Tighten the center bearing mounting nuts to 41 ± 5 Nm (30 ± 3 ft-lb).
Then go to Step 4.
STEP 2. Check the sleeve yoke's spline of the front propeller shaft for wear.
Q: Is wear apparent?
YES: Replace the propeller shaft. Then go to Step 4.
NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check the propeller shaft for looseness.
Q: Is looseness recognized?
YES: Replace the propeller shaft. Then go to Step 4.
NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Is the abnormal noise eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Recheck from Step 1.
Inspection Procedure 2: Noise and Vibration at High Speed
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Noise and Vibration at High Speed
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the propeller shaft runout.
Q: Is the measured value within the limit; Front: 0.5 mm (0.02 inch) or Rear: 0.8 mm (0.03 inch) ?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Replace the propeller shaft. Then go to Step 3.
STEP 2. Check the propeller shaft for looseness.