Your U-Joint or Universal Joint Allows Flexibility between the tie Rods and Your Wheels
A universal joint, universal coupling, U joint, Cardan joint, Hardy-Spicer joint, or Hooke’s joint is a joint or coupling in a rigid rod that allows the rod to ‘bend’ in any direction, and is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion. It consists of a pair of hinges located close together, oriented at 90° to each other, connected by a cross shaft.
In the case of your vehicle, the U-joint is attached to your tie rods to allow flexibility for the wheels.
If you are experiencing noisy turns, vibration while driving or difficulty steering, it’s time to have your U joints inspected.
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