SAFARI

PROPELLER SHAFT

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

Fig. 17

Figure is only for illustration

Check the shaft for damage, bent tubing or missing

balance weights. Make certain there is no build up of

foreign material on the shaft such as undercoat or

concrete. If found, remove it carefully to avoid damage

to the drive shaft. If shaft is found bent, straighten it.

Fig.15

Check for runout. Check tube for ovality.

Remove the end yoke from the drive shaft and place

in a soft jawed vise to inspect the cross hole surfaces.

Raised metal can be removed with a rat tail or half

round file. Emery cloth should be used to remove all

rust and corrosion from cross hole bores.

Fig. 16

Runout readings are taken with the drive shaft

mounted in the vehicle with the transmission in

neutral and the axle shafts pulled or by jacking rear

wheels off the ground and placing axles on jack stands.

This will allow rotating the drive shaft by hand to check

indicator readings. The runout readings taken at the

various locations should not exceed an additional 0.25

mm. Total Indicator Reading over the specified runout.

Fig. 17

INSPECTION OF CENTRE BEARING

Clean all parts thoroughly.

Note :

Do not apply solvent in bearing assembly and

rubber housing.

Check the following :

Condition of splines and threads on shaft.

Condition of splines and holes on coupling flange.

Condition of rubber housing. Replace with new one if

necessary.

Condition of centre bearing bracket bearing surface

and mounting holes.