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Problem Symptoms Table

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lexus IS 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Use the table below to help find the cause of the problem. Check each part. If necessary, replace these parts.

FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptom Suspected area
Vibration Joint (Worn)

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (2GR-FSE) 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptom Suspected area
Noise Center bearing (Worn)
Spider bearing (Worn or stuck)
Vibration Propeller shaft (Runout)
Intermediate shaft (Runout)

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (4GR-FSE) 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptom Suspected area
Noise Center bearing (Worn)
Spider bearing (Worn or stuck)
Vibration Intermediate shaft (Runout)
Propeller shaft (Runout)