Cause | Correction | ||||
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The roughness or vibration occurs while driving the vehicle at various speeds. | |||||
A bent or dented propeller shaft | Replace the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement . | ||||
Undercoating is on the propeller shaft | Clean the propeller shaft. | ||||
The tires are unbalanced at 48-80 km/h (30-50 mph) | Balance or replace tires. | ||||
The universal joints are worn | Replace worn universal joints. | ||||
Burrs or gouges are on the companion flange |
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Excessive looseness at the slippage spine | Replace necessary parts. | ||||
Distorted or damaged yokes or flanges | Install new yokes or flanges. | ||||
The yokes are out of phase on two-piece propeller shaft system | Re-index propeller shaft. | ||||
The driveline vibration is at 80 km/h (50 mph) | Inspect propeller shaft for runout and missing balance weights. |