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Problem Symptoms Table

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus SC 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Propeller shaft system 

PROPELLER SHAFT SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

Symptom Suspected area See example
Noise 1. Center bearing (Worn) REASSEMBLY 
2. Spicier bearing (Worn or stuck) DISASSEMBLY 
Vibration 1. Propeller shaft (Runout) DISASSEMBLY 
2. Intermediate shaft (Runout) DISASSEMBLY