1. A. Constant velocity joints are generally found on drive axles. Universal joints are generally found on drive shafts and drive axles of vehicles.

   Procedures:	Reject Vehicle If:
   (1) Inspect for attachment and worn, damaged, or loose universal joints and constant velocity joints.	(1) Joint is not securely attached to the driving and/or driven member.
   (2) Inspect for attachment and worn, damaged, or loose center support bearings on multisection drive shafts.	(2) There is any movement of a universal joint between the joint, bearing cap or cross bar, or both, or constant velocity joint is worn or has adverse movement.
   	(3) Any joint is frozen.
   	(4) Any constant velocity joint boot is torn or otherwise damaged so that lubrication cannot be contained.
   	(5) Center support bearing or attachment is worn, damaged, or loose.

Authority: Transportation Article, §§12-104(b), 21-1104(d), 22-101, and 23-101—23-105, Annotated Code of Maryland; 49 CFR §571.500

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.27 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 1, 2006 (33:4 Md. R. 349); emergency provision extended at 33:15 Md. R. 1275; emergency status expired December 28, 2006

Regulations .01—.27 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 9, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 824); emergency provision expired September 5, 2007

Regulations .01—.26 adopted effective September 10, 2007 (34:18 Md. R. 1580)