Universal Joint: Inspection

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Check for wear, damage or any other faults. Replace as necessary.

Service limit:

Universal joint play: 0 mm (0 in)

Maximum swing torque: 0.3 N (0.03 kgf, 0.07 lb)

Fig 1: Checking For Wear, Damage Or Any Other Faults

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Measure the swing torque of universal joint.

Service limit : Maximum load: 3.8 N (0.39 kgf, 0.86 lb) or less

Fig 2: Measuring Swing Torque Of Universal Joint (Yoke (Gear Box Side))

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Service limit : Maximum load: 3.8 N (0.39 kgf, 0.86 lb) or less

Fig 3: Measuring Swing Torque Of Universal Joint (Yoke (Gear Box Side))

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Service limit: Maximum load: 7.3 N (0.74 kgf, 1.64 lb) or less

Fig 4: Measuring Swing Torque Of Universal Joint (Yoke (Gear Steering Column Side))

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Service limit: Maximum load: 7.3 N (0.74 kgf, 1.64 lb) or less

Fig 5: Measuring Swing Torque Of Universal Joint (Yoke (Gear Steering Column Side))

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