Propeller Shaft Inspection

Reference: PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

Inspect propeller shaft, universal joint and ball joint for damage, and propeller shaft for runout.

If damage is found or shaft runout exceeds its limit, replace.

Propeller shaft runout 

Limit: 0.8 mm (0.031 in.) 

Fig 1: Measuring Propeller Shaft Runout

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.