Rear Propeller Shaft 3S80A-R

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT


Inspection


NOISE
- Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.
- If center bearing is noisy or damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.

VIBRATION
If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout first.





1. Measure propeller shaft runout at several points by rotating final drive companion flange with hands.

Limit
Propeller shaft runout : Refer to DLN-18, "Propeller Shaft Runout". Propeller Shaft Runout

2. If runout still exceeds specifications, separate propeller shaft at final drive companion flange; then rotate companion flange 120, 240 degrees and install propeller shaft.
3. Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications,
replace propeller shaft assembly.
4. Check the vibration by driving vehicle.

RUNOUT MEASURING POINT





Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point " ").

White arrow: Vehicle front

Dimension
A: 192 mm (7.56 in)
B: 172 mm (6.77 in)
C: 172 mm (6.77 in)




REAR PROPELLER SHAFT


Inspection


APPEARANCE
- Check propeller shaft for bend and damage. If damage is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

PROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT





- Check propeller shaft runout at measuring points. If runout exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly. For measuring point, Rear Propeller Shaft 3S80A-R

Limit
Propeller shaft runout : Refer to DLN-18, "Propeller Shaft Runout". Propeller Shaft Runout

JOURNAL AXIAL PLAY





- As shown in the figure, while fixing yoke on one side, check axial play of joint. If outside the standard, replace propeller shaft assembly.

Standard
Journal axial play : Refer to DLN-18, "Journal Axial Play". Rear Propeller Shaft 3S80A-R

CAUTION:
Never disassemble joints.

CENTER BEARING
- Check center bearing for noise and damage. If noise or damage is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

CAUTION:
Never disassemble center bearing.