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Universal Joint: Inspection

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 .

  1. 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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  2. 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)
    G00867996Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. 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)
    G00867997Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. 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)
    G00867998Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.