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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