Posts Tagged ‘Universal Joint’
The 5 Vehicles With The Most U-Joint Problems
In most modern vehicles, the u-joint is a long-lasting and sturdy part of your vehicle. Like any part in your vehicle, it can degrade or break down due to typical wear and tear. Below we’ll cover some of the most common vehicles that experience u-joint issues. In most cases, it tends to be bigger heavy-duty…
Read MoreCommon U-Joint Problems For The Toyota Tacoma
If you have a higher-mileage Toyota Tacoma, odds are you’ll experience issues with your U-joints at some point. Down below is a list of symptoms related to U-joint failure on the Tacoma, as well as some diagnostic tips, repair info, recommended parts, and background information.
Read MoreCommon Questions Consumers Have About Their Universal Joints
Universal joints or U-joints are couplings that connect two rigid shafts together. They are a part of a vehicle’s drivetrain that people take for granted until they start wearing out or need to be replaced. Once that happens, people usually have lots of questions. We’ll cover the most common questions about U-joints in this article.
Read MoreCommon U-Joint Problems For The Jeep Wrangler
According to this blog post, u-joints should last the lifetime of the vehicle. Yet, that doesn’t always happen. The Jeep Wrangler can be prone to u-joint issues. If your shop gets Jeep Wranglers sometimes, it’s a good idea for your techs to know the most common u-joint issues with this particular vehicle.
Read MoreCommon U-Joint Problems For Dodge/RAM Trucks
Older Dodge and newer RAM trucks are two of the most popular trucks on the road today. While they’re known for their power and durability, they can still experience problems with their u-joints. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most common u-joint issues Dodge and RAM owners experience, and we’ll provide tips on…
Read MoreMost Common U-Joint Problems On A Chevy Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a great truck. Yet, it’s prone to u-joint issues. If you’re a Silverado owner with u-joint issues, you came to the right place. In this guide we’ll cover Silverado u-joint failure symptoms, diagnostic tips, repair tips, and recommended replacement parts.
Read MoreHow Hard Is It To Change Or Replace A U-Joint?
U-joints are built to last the lifetime of the vehicle, but that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes they can fail. They can also be damaged and weakened and need replacement. When they do, there is some work involved to replace them.
Read MoreCommon U-Joint Problems For The Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 is a popular truck that has seen its share of u-joint issues over the years. You can attribute many of these u-joint problems to improper maintenance or heavy loads. Like any vehicle, the Ford F-150 needs maintenance from time to time. If it isn’t done on schedule, some parts will fail (like…
Read MoreHow Does A U-Joint Puller Work?
Replacing a u-joint can take a lot of time, especially if you have a seized u-joint. A u-joint puller can make the job much easier. With a good u-joint puller, you can disassemble your driveline in a short time. A u-joint puller also helps you avoid damaging the:
Read MoreHow To Use The GMB Universal Joint Selector Tool
It can be hard to find the right replacement u-joint for your vehicle. That’s why we put together the GMB u-joint lookup tool. We also offer a handheld u-joint selector tool.
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