Steering Shaft Coupler: Testing and Inspection

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)





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.





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.





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

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