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Roughness or Vibration

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - PROPELLER SHAFT ROUGHNESS OR VIBRATION CAUSES

Cause Correction
The roughness or vibration occurs while driving the vehicle at various speeds.
A bent or dented propeller shaft Replace the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
Undercoating is on the propeller shaft Clean the propeller shaft.
The tires are unbalanced at 48-80 km/h (30-50 mph) Balance or replace tires.
The universal joints are worn Replace the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
Burrs or gouges are on the companion flange Replace the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
Excessive looseness at the slippage spine Replace necessary parts. Replace the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
Distorted or damaged yokes or flanges Replace the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
The yokes are out of phase on two-piece propeller shaft system Replace the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
The driveline vibration is at 80 km/h (50 mph) Inspect propeller shaft for runout and missing balance weights. Replace the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .