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Companion Flange Runout

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  1. Fit a dial gauge onto the companion flange face (inner side of the propeller shaft mounting bolt holes).
  2. Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.

    Runout limit : 0.10 mm (0.0039 in) 

  3. Fit a test indicator to the inner side of the companion flange (socket diameter).
  4. Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.

    Runout limit : 0.13 mm (0.0051 in) 

  5. If the runout value is outside the repair limit, follow the procedure below to adjust.
Fig 1: Checking Companion Flange Runout
G00728192Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Check for runout while changing the phase between companion flange and drive pinion gear by 90° step, and search for the point where the runout is the minimum.
  2. If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the phase has been changed, replace the companion flange.
  3. If the runout value still outside of the limit after the companion flange has been replaced, check pinion bearing and drive pinion assembly.