SAFARI

PROPELLER SHAFT 9 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.