SAFARI STORME MY14

PROPELLER SHAFT 6 4.4.1.5 GENERAL SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS SR. NO PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES 1 Vibration  Improper phasing.  Loose outside diameter.  Slip splines not sliding easily.  Propeller shaft out of balance.  Worn U-joint.  Inadequate torque on bearing strap bolts.  Check propeller shaft for correct yoke phasing.  Replace shaft centre bearing.  Check the spines if required replace either front or rear shaft to get the new splines.  Check for missing balance weight.  Replace U-joint.  Tighten the bolts with required torque. 2 Premature wear  Improper lubrication.  Excessive u-bolt torque on retaining nuts.  Worn or damaged seals.  Replace the affected parts. 3 Slip spline wear  Improper lubrication.  Worn or damaged part contamination.  Lubricate slip splines according to specifications Check for installed, lengths check condition of slip yoke splines and seal. 4 Spline frozen  Check spline.  Lubricate slip splines according to specifications Check for installed, lengths check condition of slip yoke splines and seal. 5 Yoke fracture  Mating yoke lug interference at full jounce and rebound.  Replace shaft. 6 Contact damage  Check for centre bearing bracket attachments integrity.  Check for damage to the underbody of the vehicle.  Normal bearing wear - replace.  Check installed lengths. Realign mounting bracket to frame cross member to eliminate interference with slinger. NOTE If the propeller shaft is suspected to have excessive run-out contact the concerned DANA SPICER service engineer.