Universal Joints (CARDAN Or Cross Type)
| Condition | Code | Procedure |
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| Attaching hardware broken | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware missing | C | Require replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware not functioning | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Bearing cap distorted | B | Require replacement |
| Binding | A | Require replacement |
| Cross (trunion) worn, affecting performance | A | Require replacement |
| Double cardan centering ball damaged | A | Require replacement |
| Double cardan centering ball worn, affecting performance | A | Require replacement |
| Double cardan centering spring broken | A | Require replacement |
| Double cardan centering spring missing | C | Require replacement |
| Double cardan centering spring weak | A | Require replacement |
| End cap seal cracked | 2 | Suggest replacement |
| End cap seal missing | C | Require replacement of seal |
| Grease fitting broken | A | Require replacement of grease fitting |
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NOTE:
A broken grease fitting does not require replacement of the U-Joint.
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| Grease fitting missing | C | Require replacement of grease fitting |
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NOTE:
A missing grease fitting does not require replacement of the U-Joint.
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| Rust-colored powder around end cap seals | A | Require replacement |
| Threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Threads stripped (threads missing) | A | Require replacement |
| Worn, affecting performance | A | Require replacement |