Companion Flange Runout
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Fit a dial gauge onto the companion flange face (inner side of the propeller shaft mounting bolt holes).
- Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.
Runout limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
- Fit a test indicator to the inner side of the companion flange (socket diameter).
- Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.
Runout limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
- If the runout value is outside the repair limit, follow the procedure below to adjust.
- While changing the phase between companion flange and drive pinion gear by 90° at a time, check runout and determine which phase angle minimizes the runout.
- If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the phase has been changed, replace the companion flange.
- If the runout is out of the specification after replacement of companion flange, adjust the assembly status of the pinion bearings and drive pinion gear, or replace the pinion bearings.