Universal Joint: Inspection

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Clean the disassembled parts with a cloth, and check for wear, damage, or any other faults. If necessary, repair or replace faulty parts.

Fig 1: Checking Wear, Damage Or Any Other Faults

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Measurement of folding torque of universal joint .

Service limit: Maximum load; 5.49 N (0.56 kgf, 1.23 lb) or less

Fig 2: Measuring Of Folding Torque Of Universal Joint (Long Yoke)
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Service limit: Maximum load; 5.49 N (0.56 kgf, 1.23 lb) or less

Fig 3: Measuring Of Folding Torque Of Universal Joint (Long Yoke)
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Service limit: Maximum load; 8.43 N (0.86 kgf, 1.90 lb) or less

Fig 4: Measuring Of Folding Torque Of Universal Joint (Short Yoke)
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Service limit: Maximum load; 8.43 N (0.86 kgf, 1.90 lb) or less

Fig 5: Measuring Of Folding Torque Of Universal Joint (Short Yoke)
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