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A universal joint, U joint, Cardan joint, Hardy-Spicer joint, or Hooke's joint is a joint in a rigid rod that allows the rod to 'bend' in any direction, and is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion.
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What is the difference between a 1310 and a 1330 you joint?
They are Ujoints not 'you' 1310 is 3.219" 1330 is 3.625" 1330 is for the Rubicon.
What causes whistling sound under 2001 GMC truck?
actually I just had this problem and believe it or not it was the driveshaft u joints. It could also be your catylac converter. Get under the truck and hit the converter with your hand. If you here some rattling noises your converter is shot. Too check your ujoints just give the driveshaft a good wiggle to see if ujoints are shot
What causes a 1993 ford ranger 4 wheel drive extended cab to make a clunking noise in forward and reverse?
Drive shaft play/possible worn/bad ujoints /driveshaft
Does a 1991 Toyota truck 4wd 4 cylinders 24L have cvjoints or ujoints?
It has both. As a rule:--U-Joints are usually found on drive shafts and CV joints are usually found on half shafts.
Is a 94 crown vic and 95 town car drive shaft the same length?
Most probably,but to be sure measure both shafts from the centres of the ujoints and make sure the measurements are the same. Hope this helps.
What could cause a drive line vibration in a 1986 suburban 2500 2x4 ujoints carrier bearing are good?
check that the pinion nut on the differential is not slightly loose. have drive shaft balanced. check transmission and engine mounts
Why does a 2002 Chevy Tahoe sqeak when you accelerate?
Sounds like a u joint, have it checked and done at a shop. Ujoints in chevrolets are glued in and are not a diy project, unless you have a 15 ton press at home. Then by all means press them out and replace them.
What cause your Buick wheels to lock up and I can't push it in neutral?
Ujoints on drive shaft. third member in rear end.Locked up motor.A friend of mine used to weld the brake hubs on his rivals cars while they were shopping.
Your grand jeep Cherokee front end shakes yes at all speeds.?
If 4x4, replace steering dampner that is a bandaid, is not addressing the real problem. could be worn or bent steering parts, bad ujoints, out of alignment or bent or unbalenced wheel.
Why does your 200 Jeep Grand Cherokee thump when you shift from reverse to drive?
Have the ujoints inspected. As they get old and worn they will develop play and the reason it thumps is caused by the ujoint being at one side then you shift towards another direction and it switches sides essentially hitting and causing your thump.
When you acclerate in your 1992 van there is a loud humming from the center of van when relasin foot from gas pedal it goes away until you accelrate again we changed ujoints but it didnt help?
Probably the rear end making noise. Make sure it is filled with lube and wait for it to get worse.
Clunk in your rear end of your 95 ranger when you take off ujoints have been replaced what else could it be?
check the fluid in the rear end it might be dry causing medal to grind causing a clunk noise or the gears in the rear end or worn done causing it to do the same thing
