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Which fault results from assembling a propeller shaft out of phase?

  • A.A loss of drive at high engine speed, because the two joints work against one another and cancel the torque
  • B.A vibration that increases with road speed
  • C.A knocking noise on the overrun, which is produced by the backlash within the splines of the sliding joint
  • D.Excessive wear of the centre bearing

Answer: B

Out of phase yokes leave the speed fluctuations of the two joints adding rather than cancelling, producing a torsional vibration felt through the vehicle. The shaft is marked so that the two halves can be reassembled correctly. It is a common error after a sliding joint is separated. Reading the definition literally, rather than recalling a summary, avoids the usual confusion. The order in which the effects act is what decides the outcome, so it is worth establishing first.

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