Bad U-Joints?

Question

How do you know when ur U-Joints are going bad?

Answer 1

Vibration from start off to higher speeds. Run windows down and move car very slowly in a quiet neighborhood. Listen for squealing sounds.
With front drive cars, turn the steering wheel slowly either way and feel for vibration. You may even hear a clunking sound.
Also look under the car on both sides an see if the wheel is covered with grease thrown out of the torn seal/boot/
If SO get it fixed by a pro. This requires special tools and experience. And around $300 depending on where you live.

Answer 2

You can usually hear a 'clunk' when pressing and releasing the gas pedal. Easy way to check is to get underneath the car and twist the driveshaft back and forth while watching the joints. You may be able to see the one that is worn out if there's enough play. Some worn joints will squeak rapidly also.

Answer 3

alot of times you will feel a vibration through out the vehicle,jack the car up and grab the driveshaft at the u joints,and see if you can shake them,also look for signs of rusty powder around the inner part of the u jounts,if you dont feel any slack you might want to use a screw driver to help pry up and down to ceck for slack also.sometimes you can heap a chirping noise when you drive or alot of slack when you put it in gear.

Answer 4

There is usually a vibration especially under power, which will reside when you let off the gas. A squealing noise as well.

Answer 5

you will hear a squeaking sound and as you increase speed so will the sound

Answer 6

vibration