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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 511 (VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTION)SPECIFICATIONSPROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT SPECIFICATIONS
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C
Propeller Shaft Runout Specifications
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Propeller Shaft Runout Specifications
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Propeller Shaft Runout Specifications
| Application | Front Runout | Center Runout | Rear Runout | Stub Shaft Runout | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | Metric | English | Metric | English | Metric | English | |
| 1 Piece Propeller Shaft - Guideline | 1.17 mm | 0.046 in | 1.27 mm | 0.050 in | 1.40 mm | 0.055 in | - | - |
| 1 Piece Aluminum Graphite Propeller Shaft - Guideline | 1.17 mm | 0.046 in | - | - | 1.40 mm | 0.055 in | - | - |
| 2 Piece System Front Propeller Shaft with Slip Yoke - Guideline | 0.76 mm | 0.030 in | 0.76 mm | 0.030 in | 0.71 mm | 0.028 in | - | - |
| 2 Piece System Front Propeller Shaft with Stub Shaft - Guideline | 0.76 mm | 0.030 in | 0.76 mm | 0.030 in | - | - | 0.13 mm | 0.005 in |
| 2 Piece System Rear Propeller Shaft with Slip Yoke - Guideline | 0.71 mm | 0.028 in | 0.76 mm | 0.030 in | 0.89 mm | 0.035 in | - | - |
| 2 Piece System Rear Propeller Shaft with Stub Shaft - Guideline | - | - | 0.76 mm | 0.030 in | 0.89 mm | 0.035 in | 0.13 mm | 0.005 in |
| These guidelines apply only to propeller systems with 2 or 3 U-joints. | ||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.