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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Inspect the center bearing.

Is the bearing worn?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Replace the center bearing. Refer to Center Bearing Replacement .

Is roughness or vibration still evident?

--

Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Inspect the hanger.

Is the hanger worn?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Replace the hanger.

Is roughness or vibration still evident?

--

Go to Step 5

System OK

5

Inspect the universal joints.

Do the universal joints require lubrication?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Lubricate the universal joints. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .

Is roughness or vibration still evident?

--

Go to Step 7

System OK

7

Inspect the universal joints.

Are the universal joints worn?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the universal joints. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .

Is roughness or vibration still evident?

--

Go to Step 9

System OK

9

Inspect the flange bolts.

Are the bolts loose?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Tighten the flange bolts to specification. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Is roughness or vibration still evident?

--

Go to Step 11

System OK

11

Inspect the tires.

Are the tires worn?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Replace the tires as necessary. Refer to Tire Measuring .

Is roughness or vibration still evident?

--

Go to Step 13

System OK

13

Inspect the companion flange.

Are there burrs or gouges on the companion flange?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 15

14

  1. Inspect the snap ring locating surfaces on the flange yokes.
  2. Rework or replace the yokes. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling .

Is roughness or vibration still evident?

--

Go to Step 15

System OK

15

Inspect the propeller shaft. Refer to Driveline Angle Adjustment .

Is the propeller shaft unbalanced?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 17

16

  1. Inspect the propeller shaft for a missing balance weight.
  2. Remove the propeller shaft.
  3. Install the propeller shaft to the companion flange 180° from the original position.

Is roughness or vibration still evident?

--

Go to Step 17

System OK

17

Inspect the parking brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Inspection .

Is the parking brake drum unbalanced?

--

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 19

18

Repair or replace the parking brake drum Refer to Brake Drum Inspection .

Is roughness or vibration still evident?

--

Go to Step 19

System OK

19

Inspect the rear joint angle. Refer to Driveline Angle Adjustment .

Is the angle too large or too small?

--

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 21

20

  1. Check the rear joint angle. Refer to Driveline Angle Adjustment .
  2. Correct the rear joint angle.

Is roughness or vibration still evident?

--

Go to Step 21

System OK

21

Inspect the slip yoke spline.

Is the slip yoke spline excessively loose?

--

Go to Step 22

Go to Step 23

22

Replace the parts as necessary.

Is roughness or vibration still evident?

--

Go to Step 23

System OK

23

Inspect the yokes.

Are the yokes distorted or damaged?

--

Go to Step 24

Go to Step 25

24

Install the new yokes.

Is roughness or vibration still evident?

--

Go to Step 25

System OK

25

Inspect the yokes.

Are the yokes out of parallel to each other?

--

Go to Step 26

Go to Step 26

26

Inspect the propeller shaft.

Is there dirt or debris on the propeller shaft?

--

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 28

27

Clean the propeller shaft. Refer to Driveline Angle Adjustment .I

Is roughness or vibration still evident?

--

Go to Step 28

Go to Step 29

28

Inspect the propeller shaft.

Is the propeller shaft bent or dented?

--

Go to Step 29

System OK

29

Replace the propeller shaft. Refer to

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System OK

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