Universal Joint: Inspection

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Check for wear, damage or any other faults.

Check the universal joint assembly steering for excessive looseness.
Service limit:

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

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Measure the swing load of the universal joint assembly steering.

Place the universal joint assembly steering between wooden blocks and fix it on a vise.
With the yoke (a) of gearbox side facing up, measure the swing load in two directions.

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Service limit:

Maximum load: 4.5 N (0.46 kgf, 1.01 lbf) or less
With the yoke (b) of the column assembly steering side facing up, measure the swing load in two directions.

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Service limit:

Maximum load: 5.4 N (0.55 kgf, 1.21 lbf) or less
Replace as necessary, if it is found defective.