universal joints
OK so Im just setting here going through random post when I happened upon one that mentioned replacing universal joints. So now I am curious, what is the inspection criteria for universal joints? Just...
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Off road racing I went through a lot of U joints.
In addition to the above.
Metal to metal squeaking/grinding noise from underneath this could also be a carrier bearing failing.
Clunking/thunk noise when you first take off in many cases you can feel it.
With the engine running and foot lightly on the brake shift from D to R and back to D you can hear a failing joint.
With the wheels chocked, engine off, E brake off in N from underneath look closely at the U joint while trying to move/shake the drive shaft look closely at the U join there should be no play in the joint.
In addition to the above.
Metal to metal squeaking/grinding noise from underneath this could also be a carrier bearing failing.
Clunking/thunk noise when you first take off in many cases you can feel it.
With the engine running and foot lightly on the brake shift from D to R and back to D you can hear a failing joint.
With the wheels chocked, engine off, E brake off in N from underneath look closely at the U joint while trying to move/shake the drive shaft look closely at the U join there should be no play in the joint.
