GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual page 421

4-4 Propeller Shaft
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Propeller Shaft Diagnosis
Tools Required
O
J 8001 Dial Indicator Set
O
J 35819 Runout Gage
• J 35819-100 Runout Gage Adapter Sleeves
1. Raise and suitable support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General
Information.
Ensure that the following conditions are met:
• The vehicle is supported on the rear axle
housing
.. The rear wheels can rotate freely
2. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller
Shaft Replacement - One Piece or Propeller
Shaft Replacement - Two Piece.
J
8001-3
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3. Use the J 8001 the J 35819 and the J 35819-100
in order to measure and record the pinion gear
yoke runout.
Mark the high point and the low point of the pinion
gear yoke.
Driveline/Axle
4. If the pinion gear yoke runout is 0.15 mm
(0.006 in). or less, remove the pinion gear
yoke balance weight if the pinion gear yoke
balance weight is used.
5: No further action is required if the following
circumstances exist:
.. The pinion gear yoke runout is between
0.15-0.28 mm (0.006:-0.011 in)
• The balance weight is near or at the low point
of pinion gear runout
If the balance weight is not near or at the low
point of pinion gear runout, remove the
weight.
· 6. No further action is required if the following
circumstances exist:
• The pinion gear yoke runout is between
0.28-0.38 mm (0.011-0.015 in)
.. The balance weight is near or. at the low. point
of pinion gear runout ·
7. If the balance weight is not at or near the low
point of the pinion gear runout, complete the
following steps:
7 .1. Remove the weight.
7.2. Rotate the pinion gear yoke until the runout
is 0.25 mm (0.01 O in) or less.
8. If a runout of 0.25 mm (0.01 O in) or less cannot
be attained, complete the following steps: ·
Important: Service replacement differential pinion
gear yokes may be equipped with balance weights. Do
not remove these weights. · ·· ·
8.1. Install a new differential pinion gear yoke.
8.2. Inspect again in order to determine if
the runout is 0.25 mm (0.010 in) or less.
9. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to
Propeller Shaft
Replacement - One Piece or Propeller Shaft
Replacement - Two Piece.
10. Lower the vehicle.
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