Propeller Shaft; Inspection - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

Propeller Shaft
Inspection
Universal Joint and Boots
1, Shift the transm ission to NeutraL
2. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
3. Check the center support bearing for excessive play
or rattle. If the center support has excessive play or
rattle, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
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CENTER SUPPORT BEARING /
No.1 PROPELLER SHAFT
4. Check the universal joint boots for damage and dete-
rioration. It the boots are damaged or deteriorated,
replace the propeller shaft assembly.
5. Check the universal joints for excessive play or rattle.
If the universal joints have excessive play or rattle,
replace the propeller shaft assembly.
Propeller Shaft Runout
6. Install a dial indicator with its needle on the center of
No.1 or No.2 propeller shaft.
7. Turn the other propeller shaft slowly and check the
runout. Repeat this procedure for the other propeller
shaft.
No.1 Propeller Shaft Runout:
Service Limit: 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
UNIVERSAL JOINT
No.2 Propeller Shaft Runout:
Service limit: 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
UNIVERSAL JOINT
8. If the runout on either propeller shaft exceeds the
service limit. replace the propeller shaft assembly.
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