Universal Joint: Inspection

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Check for wear, damage, or any other faults. If necessary, replace.

Service limit:

Universal joint play; 0 mm (0 in) Maximum swing torque; 0.3 N (0.03 kgf, 0.07 lb)

Fig 1: Inspecting Universal Joint Play

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Measurement of folding torque of universal joint is as shown in the figures.

Service limit:

Maximum load; 7.3 N (0.74 kgf, 1.64 lb) or less

Fig 2: Measuring Of Folding Torque Of Universal Joint (1 Of 4)

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Service limit:

Maximum load; 7.3 N (0.74 kgf, 1.64 lb) or less

Fig 3: Measuring Of Folding Torque Of Universal Joint (2 Of 4)

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Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Service limit:

Maximum load; 7.3 N (0.74 kgf, 1.64 lb) or less

Fig 4: Measuring Of Folding Torque Of Universal Joint (3 Of 4)

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Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Service limit:

Maximum load; 7.3 N (0.74 kgf, 1.64 lb) or less

Fig 5: Measuring Of Folding Torque Of Universal Joint (4 Of 4)

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Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Service limit:

Maximum load; 7.3 N (0.74 kgf, 1.64 lb) or less