PROPELLER SHAFT SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tech Tips

Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Propeller Shaft System
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Noise (Propeller shaft) Sleeve yoke spline (Worn)

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Center support bearing (Worn)

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Spider bearing (Worn or stuck)

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Vibration (Propeller shaft) Propeller and intermediate shafts (Runout)

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Propeller shafts (Imbalance)

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Front flange (Runout)

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Rear flange (Runout)

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Universal joint (Stuck or damaged)

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Sleeve yoke spline (Stuck)

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