What are U-joints on a car?
Rear-wheel-drive vehicles have universal joints (or U-joints) at both ends of the drive shaft. U-joints connect to yokes that also allow drive shafts to move fore and aft as vehicles go over bumps or dips in the road, which effectively shortens or lengthens the shaft.
How can I tell if my U-joints are bad?
Signs of a Loose U-Joint
- Clunking/clanking noise when you shift gears.
- Vibration when accelerating or decelerating.
- Loud metal-on-metal banging (this is a sign that the u-joint will completely fail very soon)
How many miles are U-joints good for?
In most cases, you have to grease your u-joints every 5,000 miles or so. When you fail to service your u-joints on a regular basis, they will fail. You don’t have to worry about this problem with maintenance free u-joints.
How long do u-joints last on a truck?
U-joints can last decades, or they can break when the vehicle is still new. That’s why it’s a good idea to check the u-joints at every oil change. A typical rear wheel drive vehicle has 2 or 3 u-joints. Some vehicles with a long wheel base, such as buses, have 3 or more u-joints.
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