Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Propeller Shaft On Vehicle Inspection

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Drivetrain / Driveline / Driveshafts / Propeller Shaft On Vehicle Inspection

Joint Area Excessive Play Inspection

1. Shake the universal joint by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.

2. If there is any excessive play, replace the propeller shaft..

Propeller Shaft Runout Inspection

CAUTION:

Do not rotate the propeller shaft using engine force when inspecting.

1. Shift to neutral position and release the parking brake.

2. Rotate the rear wheel by hand and inspect the propeller shaft runout at the two locations shown in the figure.

If it exceeds the standard specification, replace the propeller shaft.

Standard propeller shaft runout (on-vehicle)

0.8 mm {0.031 in}

Propeller Shaft Inspection

1. Measure the propeller shaft center runout using the dial gauge. If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the propeller shaft as a single component. Propeller shaft m ...

Propeller Shaft Removal/Installation

CAUTION: If the constant velocity joint is bent during propeller shaft removal/installation or transportation after servicing, the constant velocity joint boot may contact the metallic c ...

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