Universal Joint: Inspection

Check for wear, damage or any other faults.

1. Check the universal joint for excessive looseness.

   Service limit: 

   Universal joint play: 0 mm (0 in) 

   Fig 1: Checking Universal Joint For Excessive Looseness

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2. Measure the swing torque of universal joint.
   1. Place the universal joint 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 (Yoke Of Gearbox Side Facing Up)

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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 steering column side facing up, measure the swing torque in two directions.
      Fig 3: Measuring Swing Torque Of Universal Joint (Yoke Steering Column Side Facing Up)

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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.