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)

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2. Measure the swing load 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 load in two directions.

      Service limit: 

      Maximum load: 

      Sedan model: 4.5 N (0.46 kgf, 1.01 lbf) or less

      OUTBACK model: 2.8 N (0.29 kgf, 0.63 lbf) or less

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   3. With the yoke (b) of the column assembly steering side facing up, measure the swing load in two directions.

      Service limit: 

      Maximum load: 5.4 N (0.55 kgf, 1.21 lbf) or less

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