Torquing Threaded Fasteners with Universal Joints
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 GMC Terrain and 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cardan |
| 2 | Wobble Extension |
| 3 | Ball and Socket |
The amount of torque applied by a torque wrench to a threaded fastener is decreased as the angle of a universal joint increases.
Torque loss is minimal and acceptable if each of these guidelines are met:
- Universal joint is either ball and socket or cardan style.
- Universal joint is lubricated.
- Universal joint angle is kept less than 20 degrees.
Wobble extensions should NOT be used for torqueing.