5.3.4.2. Check of a tip of steering draft

Check a tip of steering draft on existence of cracks and damage of a protective cover. Replace it if necessary.

Check a gap in the spherical hinge. Replace a tip of steering draft if necessary.

Turn a hinge finger five times.

Fig. 5.28. Check of the moment of resistance to rotation of a finger of the spherical hinge

Measure the moment of resistance to rotation of a finger of the spherical hinge, using the special adaptation and a dynamometer (fig. 5.28).

Moment of resistance to rotation: 0,4–2,7 N · m.

Dynamometer indications: 3,4–25,5 N.

If the result of measurement differs from specified, replace a tip.