Roughness or Vibration
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 . |