EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
Inspection and adjustment
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3.29 CHECKING THE ATTACHMENT OF THE UNIVERSAL JOINT OF THE
STEERING BOX INPUT SHAFT
Checking the attachment of the universal
joint of the steering box input shaft
1.
Check the universal joint for noticeable play.
If noticeable play is detected, the universal
joint needs to be replaced.
2.
Check whether there is any noticeable play
between the universal joint and the steering
box input shaft. If noticeable play is
detected, the splines on the universal joint
and those on the input shaft need to be
checked for wear. If there is some wear, the
affected part must be replaced.
3.
If there is noticeable play but the parts are
not worn, the nut and bolt must be replaced.
Tighten the bolt and nut to the specified
torque. See “Technical data”.
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