Checking the technical condition without disassembling (Chevrolet Niva 1)

After cleaning and washing the cardan shafts, check the cardan joints of the front and rear shafts for ease and smoothness of fork rotation and for the absence of significant axial and radial clearances. Check the intermediate shaft joint for ease and uniformity of rotation for the absence of significant axial and radial clearances. Check the movable splined joints of the cardan shafts for ease and smoothness of movement for the absence of significant radial clearances.

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