U-JOINTS

Why do i need this service?

The use of U-joints makes up for the height misalignment between the transmission and the rear axle that drives the rear wheels. Since a vehicle’s rear axle and rear wheels move independently of the rest of the vehicle, a direct driveshaft from the engine to the axle would bind or flex as the vehicle encounters bumps. The u-joints compensate for that motion, keeping the driveshaft spinning freely. As the driveshaft rotates, the flexible “universal” action of the u-joints automatically compensates for misalignment.