Universal Joint: Inspection

Check for wear, damage or any other faults.

1. Check the universal joint assembly - steering for excessive looseness.

   Service limit: 

   Play of the universal joint assembly - steering: 0 mm (0 in) 

   Fig 1: Checking Play Of Universal Joint Assembly - Steering

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2. Measure the swing torque of the universal joint assembly - steering.

1. Place the universal joint assembly - steering between wooden blocks and fix it on a vise.
2. With the yoke (a) of gearbox side facing up, measure the swing torque in two directions.
   Fig 2: Measuring Swing Torque Of Universal Joint Assembly - Steering

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   Service limit: 

   Maximum load: 3.8 N (0.39 kgf, 0.86 lbf) or less 

3. With the yoke (b) of column assembly - steering side facing up, measure the swing torque in two directions.
   Fig 3: Measuring Swing Torque In Two Directions

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   Service limit: 

   Maximum load: 7.3 N (0.74 kgf, 1.64 lbf) or less 

4. Replace as necessary, if it is found defective.