If you have driven for a while, you have probably heard a mechanic or do-it-yourselfer use the term "universal joint." Often they'll include the name of this mechanical part in a car in a statement ...

Universal joints, or U-joints, are used to join shafts that must intersect at angles greater than those that can be accommodated by flexible couplings. Universal joints, or U-joints, are used to join ...

Here are some tips and tricks about U-joint maintenance and repair: 1. There are two types of U-joints: greaseable and non-greaseable. Equipment manufacturers specify U-joint lubrication intervals in ...

If you work on cars — either as a professional mechanic or as a DIYer — or in another trade requiring the frequent use of sockets and hand tools, you probably understand how tricky some jobs can be, ...

96 GMC Sonoma (S10) w/ 4.3 Vortec V6 and a 5 speed. 2 wheel drive. 134,000 miles.<BR><BR>Ok, I had this nasty vibration that peaked at about 35 MPH, and went away when you got to 45 or so. I also got ...

Smooth driveability and reliability depend on having a driveshaft and universal joints in good repair. A Mustang's driveline is something you want to know is there without being able to feel it. When ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Universal joint sockets aren't the kind of tool that everyone will need; chances are, most don't even know what they do. If you're reading ...