GENERAL INFORMATION
The 3-piece, 4-joint type propeller shaft with a center bearing is adopted.
There are the following features.
- For the joint Nos. 1, 2, and 4, the caulking type universal joint with excellent properties of balance accuracy is equipped.
- For joint No. 3, the lightweight and compact LJ (Lebro Joint) is equipped.
- The dual anti-vibration construction is located at the center bearing to vehicle body joint, reducing vibration (gear noise).
- The heat protector is adopted to the center bearing bracket.
- The lead-free grease is adopted for the universal joint and LJ (Lebro Joint).
Scheme 1
INTRODUCTION TO PROPELLER SHAFT DIAGNOSIS
If an abnormal noise is heard from the propeller shaft while driving, some parts of the propeller shaft may be worn or damaged, or some mounting bolts may be loose.