The mechanic is saying that I will be having transmission problems very shortly. He said this was typical of Jeeps
2006-08-12 11:10:51 · 12 answers · asked by janadog 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
U-Joints take up mis alignment of the driveshaft from transmission to the rear axle. Should replace both U-Joints on a single drive shaft. Does it klunk going from reverse to drive sure sign of drive shaft slack don't wait fix soon!
Two piece drive shaft with center bearing should be removed and sent to a drive-line repair shop to be properly reballanced after up to four U-Joints and center bearing are all replaced.
Single drive shaft can be reballanced to if you notice vibration fron the floor after the new U-Joints
2006-08-12 11:24:05 · answer #1 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-23 02:57:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A universal joint connects either the drive axle to the rear end or transmission, or in a 4WD possibly a drive axle to the front wheels.
These are "fairly" common parts to replace. $15 or so for the part. Be sure to get the greasable ones as they last longer if you keep them greased. This is something they "should" do when you get your oil changed, but sometimes you have to remind them.
Check my link for what they look like and what they do:
2006-08-12 11:12:43 · answer #3 · answered by john_stolworthy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its thing a majig under the vehicle. i think it has to do with the rear axle or something like that but it is bad and it needs to be replaced now or youll end up paying more for more damage to other parts of your vehicle. just ask the mechanicor look under images on yahoo!
be very careful these mechanics will usually jip you by having you buy more parts and time to work on it.
2006-08-12 11:15:15 · answer #4 · answered by ???? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHERE DO PEOPLE COME UP WITH THESE ANSWERS THE U JOINT IS WHAT HOLDS THE DRIVE SHAFT TO THE REAR END AND YOU HAVE ONE CLOSE TO THE TRANSMISSION IT IS BETWEEN THE DRIVESHAFT AND THE REAREND IF YOU NEED MORE HELP CONTACT ME I WILL GIVE YOU MORE DETAIL THEY WILL NOT EFFECT THE SREERING OF YOUR CAR THE ONLY ONE HERE THAT KNOWS WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT IS JOHN STOLWORTHY
2006-08-12 11:22:40 · answer #5 · answered by firefightingexpert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were you hearing a clicking noise as you drive?
The universal joint are on your transmission and the wheels of ALL VEHICLES. When they begin to wear out or have worn out driving and steering becomes difficult.
2006-08-12 11:14:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jeep U Joint
2016-11-11 07:49:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the universal joint is the part where the drive shaft meets the rear axle
2006-08-12 11:17:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u joints make the flexible connections between the trans and the wheels. if bad they will cause damage to the yokes and seals, if they break you will not be able to drive the car and could damage the transfer case and trans. get them fixed before it cost you a bundle!
good luck!
2006-08-12 11:16:30 · answer #9 · answered by True Blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UJoints support the drive shaft - whether it's the rear driveshaft or the front drive shaft.
2006-08-12 11:13:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋