LEFT HAND NON-RATCHETING
Page 6B-16 90-884294 OCTOBER 2001
Pre-Disassembly Inspection
Propeller Shaft
INSPECTION
1. Check for a bent propeller shaft as follows:
a. Rotate the propeller shaft while observing the dial indicator. If the deflection is
more than 0.009 in. (0.23 mm), a bent propeller shaft is indicated.
2. Measure propeller shaft endplay. If it is in excess of 0.093 in. (2.36mm), disassemble
gear case and check condition of the reverse shoulder of the propeller shaft, reverse
gear and thrust washer. Replace components as required.
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a-Prop Shaft Runout
b-Prop Shaft Endplay