Honda S2000 Propeller Shaft and Universal Joints

Honda S2000

PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION

1. Shift into neutral position.
2. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
3. Check the universal joint boots for damage and deterioration. If the boots are damaged or deteriorated, replace the propeller shaft.
4. Check the joints for excessive play or rattle. If the universal joints have excessive play or rattle, replace the propeller shaft.
5. Install a dial indicatorwith its needle on the center of the propeller shaft.
6. Turn the propeller shaft slowly, and check the runout. If the runout exceeds the service limit, replace the propeller shaft.

PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL

1. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and make sure it's securely supported.
2. Remove the propeller shaft protector.
3. Make a reference markacross the propeller shaft and the transmission flange.
4. Separate the propeller shaft from the transmission.
5. Make a reference markacross the propeller shaft and the rear differential flange.
6. Separate the propeller shaft from the rear differential, then remove the propeller shaft.

PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION

1. Install the propeller shaftonto the rear differential by aligning the reference marks. When the propeller shaft is replaced, align the white marks (D) on the new propeller shaft with the white mark on the differential.
2. Install the propeller shaftto the transmission by aligning the reference marks. When the propeller shaft is replaced, align the white marks (D) on the new propeller shaft with the white mark on the transmission.
3. Install the propeller shaft protector.



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