Maintaining the Universal Joints

Overview

The universal joints on the telescopic axis wear with time so that backlash starts to occur on the telescopic axis.

Step	Action
1	Verify whether the wear of the plain bearings of the universal joints exceeds the limit value of the application.
2	Replace the plain bearings if necessary. NOTE: When using plastic universal joints, replace the universal joints.

Step

Action

Verify whether the wear of the plain bearings of the universal joints exceeds the limit value of the application.

NOTE: When using plastic universal joints, replace the universal joints.