Symptoms - Propeller Shaft
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
     |  | Symptoms - Propeller Shaft | 
   
  
  
   
   
    
    
    
    
    
   
   
    
   
   
    Before beginning diagnosis, review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system function. Refer to
    
     Propeller Shaft Description and Operation
    
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    Propeller Shaft symptoms can usually be classified into the following categories:
    
    
   
   
   
    
   
   
    
   
   
    
   
   
   
    Leak and noise related symptoms are diagnosed within the propeller shaft section. Vibration related symptoms are described within General information - Vibration Diagnosis and Correction refer to
    
     Symptoms - Vibration Diagnosis and Correction
    
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       | Visual/Physical Inspection | 
     
    
   
   
    
   
   
   
    
     
      
       | • | Inspect the system for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the propeller shaft. 
 
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       | • | Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom. 
 
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    Refer to
    
     Propeller Shaft Diagnosis
    
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