
Tubing
Broken Weld
• Shock loads
• Improper welding procedures
• Excessive vibration
Universal Joints
Universal Joints
Spalling
• Water contamination
• Improper lube type
• Lubrication failure
HOW TO IDENTIFY FAILURE AND
PROBABLE CAUSE
Yokes
Broken Tang Half Round
• Improper bearing retainer bolt torque
• Improper installation
• Strap was re-used instead of replaced
Twisted Tubing
• Excessive torque
•
Driving into immovable object under power
• Spinning tires that suddenly grab hold
Fractured Yoke
• Excessive torque loads
• Shock loads
• Improper application
• U-joint kit failure
Tubing
Yokes
Fractured Spline
• Excessive torque loads
• Shock loads
• Improper application
Tube Shafts
Universal Joints
Brinelling
• Excessive continuous torque loads
• Seized slip yoke splines
• Excessive driveline angles
• Sprung or bent yoke
• Over tightened “U” Bolts
End Galling
• Excessive u-joint operating angles
• Improper assembly procedures
• Sprung or bent yoke
• Lack of lubrication (improper maintenance)
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