What are the symptoms of a damaged steering universal joint?

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Symptoms of a damaged steering universal joint: 1. Difficulty in steering wheel return: Cars are designed with an automatic steering return function. If the steering wheel is difficult to return while driving, it indicates a fault in the car's steering system; 2. Steering wheel shaking or deviation; 3. Heavy steering wheel; 4. Steering gear oil leakage: After the steering universal joint is damaged, the steering gear will start leaking oil; 5. Steering gear abnormal noise: When the car is turning or making a U-turn, abnormal noise occurs when the steering wheel is turned fully, which is a sign of a damaged steering universal joint. The steering universal joint is also known as the universal coupling. The universal joint is a key component of the car's drivetrain universal transmission device and is one of the critical parts of the cross-type rigid universal joint.