Product Description
Does the abnormal sound of the CV JOINTS universal joint have to be replaced?
The CV JOINT is also called a constant velocity universal joint. It is a device that enables the 2 axes to transmit driving force at the same angular velocity, which is very important for automobiles. However, the CV JOINT will age after being used for a period of time, so shall we replace the CV JOINTs if it makes abnormal noise?
You must see the details before choosing whether to replace or not. If the CV JOINT is only causing abnormal noise due to lack of lubricating oil, we can try to apply grease to the CV JOINT. If the abnormal noise disappears and the CV JOINT works smoothly, there is no need to replace it. If the CV JOINT is severely worn and at the same time the outer rubber has been completely damaged, the CV JOINT needs to be replaced. Excessive wear of the CV JOINT will cause it to fall off, seriously affecting the driving safety of the car. Usually in the process of maintenance, more attention should be paid to the running state of the CV JOINT.
How long can it be turned into a CV JOINT for abnormal noise?
This is hard to say, but generally there will be no obvious problems. We just need to go to the repair shop for maintenance as soon as possible when the CV JOINT makes abnormal noise. The abnormal sound of the CV JOINT is generally caused by the aging of the internal lubricating grease caused by the cracking of the rubber boots of the CV JOINT. The abnormal noise will occur when theCV JOINT lacks lubrication. At this time, if you drive for a long time again, the wear of the CV JOINT will increase , In the end, the CV JOINT will fall off as a whole, which will have a great impact on driving.
HDAG CV JOINT technical standard:
1 The runout of the out shape rear rod machining and the positioning diameter is ≤0.15mm
2 The appearance no allowed obvious bumps or scratches
3The product is not allowed to rust
4 threads to ensure that the go-gauge go-no-stop
5. Internal and external spline span, major diameter and minor diameter meet the requirements of technical drawings
6 Internal and external splines need to be used, and the spline ring plug gauge passes smoothly
7 The static torsional strength of the rod is ≥28A cv joint supplier for CZPT ESCORT VERONA 1.8/2.0 1992 / 1997 VOLKSWAGEN VW POINTER LOGUS 1.8/2.0 1993 / 1996
Item Name | Auto or car CV JOINT,Universal Joint,CV JOINT INNER OUTER, DRIVE SHAFT, DRIVESHAFT,CV AXLE, JOINT SHAFT ASSEMBLY,CV AXLE JOINT SHAFT, HALF SHAFT, WHEEL BEARING HUB, WHEEL HUB BEARING, WHEEL BEARING | ||||||||||||||||
OEM/REF NO. | 1171-419 KJH5711 NJH71419 54745711A | ||||||||||||||||
Car Model | For FORD ROYALE VERSAILLES 1.8/2.0 1992- JEEP CHRYSLER CHEVROLET GMC BUICK DODGE PONTIAC HUMMER LINCOLN FORD ESCORT VERONA 1.8/2.0 1992 / 1997 VOLKSWAGEN VW POINTER LOGUS 1.8/2.0 1993 / 1996 | ||||||||||||||||
POSITION | Outer/Inner/Right/ Left/ Front/Rear | ||||||||||||||||
MOQ | 1 7599433 | 22X20X48 | FIAT 128 1984 /1986 FIAT 147 1984 / 1994 FIAT DUNA 1984 /1994 FIAT ELBA 1.3 1987 /1989 FIAT ELBA 1.5 1987 /1996 FIAT ELBA 1.6 1990 /1996 FIAT FIORINO 1.0 8V 1994/2 |
25X25X51 | FIAT BRAVA 1.8 16V 1999 / 2 | 22X20X52 | FIAT FIORINO NOVO 1.6 8V 1994 / 1995 | JHS 201. | 25X25X52 | FIAT TEMPRA 2.0 8/16V 1992 / 1999 FIAT TIPO 2.0 1994 / 1997 |
JHS 201. | 22X20X46 | FIAT TIPO 1.6 TDS 1994 / 1997 | JHS 201. | 27X27X59 | FIAT 500X (334_) 2.0 D Multijet 4×4 (334AX) | |
FI-702 | 153-549 5234-549A |
JHC5719 | VT5264 | AL1193 | 757171.00 | 25X100 | 145 2.0 16V TS 96/99 145 2.0 QV 16V TS 96/99 155 2.0 16V TS 95/98 155 Super 16V TS 95/98 Tempra 2.0 8/16V / SW / Turbo/Stile 92/99 Tipo 2.0 92/97 |
JDS 201.201 | |||||||||
FI-702 | 523-449-1 | JHC5710 | AL-1092 | JDC03303 | NJH08080S | 4635713.00 | 25X100 | Doblo 1.8 8V 02/10 Doblo Adventure 1.8 8V 02/10 Idea 1.8 8V 06/10 Palio 1.8 8V 02/10 Palio Weekend 1.8 8V 03/10 Siena 1.8 8V 02/10 Strada 1.8 8V 02/10 |
JDS 201.203 | ||||||||
FORD/VW | |||||||||||||||||
FD-009 | 1105-149 | KJH5710 | VT5011 | AL1013 | JHC5718 | NJH5719 | 55145711 | 24X30X46 | FORD BELINA 1.8 1989/1991 FORD DELREY 1.6/1.8 1981/1991 FORD PAMPA 1.6/ 1.8 1989 / 1997 |
JHS 202.002 | |||||||
FD-005 | 295-149 | KJH5714 | AL-1014 | JHC5718 | NJH95149 | BD5M3W427 | 24X30X46 | FORD BELINA II 1.4/1.6/1.8 FORD CORCEL 1.4 1971 / 1977 FORD CORCEL II 1.4/1.6 1977 / 1982 CZPT DELREY 1.6/1.8 1981 / 1991 FORD PAMPA 1.6/1.8 1981 / 1989 |
JHS 202.001 | ||||||||
FD-1108 | 1525-279 | KJH5713 | VT5008 | AL1571 | JHC5718 | NJH25279 | 96AG3K183BB / 97FU4K258CA | 25X22X56 | FORD COURIER 1.4 16V 1997 / 2006 CZPT ESCORT 1.6/1.8 1997 / 2003 FORD FIESTA 1.4/1.8 1996 / 2006 |
JHS 202.008 | |||||||
FD-809 | 1735-909 | KJH5717 | VT5571 | AL1571 | JHC08111 | NJH35909 | XS614K258BA | 25X21X56 | FORD COURIER 1.6 1999 / 2013 FORD ECOSPORT 1.0 2003 / 2007 FORD ECOSPORT 1.6 1999 / 2012 FORD FIESTA 1.0 2002 / 2013 FORD FOCUS 1.6 2006 / 2571 CZPT KA 1.6 2000 / 2013 |
JHS 202.011 | |||||||
FD-812 | 1481-609 | KJH5715 | VT5009 | AL1571 | JHC08110 | NJH81609 | 97FU4K258AA | 25X20X56 | FORD COURIER 1.3 1997 / 1999 CZPT FIESTA 1.0 / 1.3 1996 / 1998 FORD KA 1.0/1.3 1997 / 1999 |
JHS 202.009 | |||||||
RN-917A | 1721-1139 | KJH5710 | VT5259 | AL-1031 | JHC5719 | NJH211139 | 7T4Z3A428D XS514K258AA |
31X36X65 | FORD EDGE 3.5 V6 2571 / | ||||||||
KJH5711 | ECOSPORT CZPT 2013 … | ||||||||||||||||
FD-830 | 1721-1139 | KJH5716 | XS514K258AA | 25X20X56.5 | FIESTA 1.0 99/2006 KA 1.0 2000/2006 FOCUS 1.6 2004/2004 (TDS MOTOR ZETEC ROCAM) | JHS 202.571 | |||||||||||
FD-831 | 1171-419 | KJH5711 | VT5003 | AL1571 | JHC5716 | NJH71419 | 54745711A | 25X30X56 | FORD ESCORT 1.8/2.0 1992 / 1996 FORD VERONA 1.8/2.0 1993 / 1997 VOLKSWAGEN LOGUS 1.8/2.0 1993 / 1996 VOLKSWAGEN POINTER 1.8/2.0 1993 / 1996 |
JHS 202.006 | |||||||
FD-004F2 | 531-279 | KJH5716 | AL-1571 | NJH31279 | 81AG3K187AA | 33X94 | FORD ESCORT 1.3/1.6 1982 / 1992 CZPT VERONA 1.6 1990 / 1992 |
JHS 202.003 | |||||||||
KJH0264 | NJH41-B436 | E3B54K258AA | 25X20X53 | NEW KA 2014 … | |||||||||||||
FD-911A | KJH0269 | VT5169 | 9E514000AA | 28X30X56 | FORD EDGE C/ ABS 2571/- | ||||||||||||
FD-905F2 | KJH0268 | CV1Z3B436A | 25X21X53,3 | FORD NEW FIESTA 2011 / | |||||||||||||
FD-808 | KJH5717 | NJH421101 | X54C3B413BA | 25X23X53 | FORD FOCUS 1.6/1.8/2.0 2000 / | JHS 202.012 | |||||||||||
FD-912 | FD-1563 | KJH0267 | AL-1421 | JHC5714 | NJ00-1421 | 36X21X53 | FORD FOCUS 1.6/ 1.8 2009/ | ||||||||||
FD-113A | KJH7085 | VT5171 | 98BX3C242AA / 93BG3B413BB | 27X25X57 | FORD MONDEO 1993 / 2000 | ||||||||||||
FD-115 | KJH0802 | VTO5044 | F87Z3B436AB | 27x34X60 | RANGER 98/ EXPLORER 4.0 V6 4X4 95/00 C/ ABS | ||||||||||||
KJH0803 | VTO9512 | AL-1086 | NJH18-086S | 26X32X54 | RANGER 98/ EXPLORER 4.0 V6 4.0L 4X4 | ||||||||||||
VW-805A | KJH5719 | 33745711F | 22X30X51 | FORD ROYALE 1.8/2.0 1992 / 1996 FORD VERSAILLES 1.8/2.0 1991 / 1992 VOLKSWAGEN PAPATI 2.0 1996 / 2006 VOLKSWAGEN QUXIHU (WEST LAKE) DIS.M 1.8/2.0 1992 / 2002 |
JHS 204.011 | ||||||||||||
VW-805 | KJH1820 | 33745711C | 22X30X51 | FORD ROYALE 1.8/2.0 1992 / 1996 FORD VERSAILLES 1.8/2.0 1992 / 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PARATI 2.0 1996 / 2006 VOLKSWAGEN QUXIHU (WEST LAKE) DIS.M 1.8/2.0 1992 / 2002 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA 1.8/2.0 1992/2006 VOLKSWAGEN SAVEIRO 2.0 1996 / 2008 |
JHS 204.006 | ||||||||||||
AD-003 | 325-129A | KJH5711 | VT5001 / VT5052 | AL1571 / 1030 | JHC01105 | NJH25129A | 3571111 | 22X30X51 | FORD ROYALE 1.8/2.0 1992/1992 CZPT VERSAILLES 1.8/2.0 1991 / 1992 VOLKSWAGEN CARAT 1.8 / 2.0 1987 / 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GACEL 1.8 1988 / 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PARATI 1.6 1986 / 1994 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6/1.8 1987 / 1988 VOLKSWAGEN QUXIHU (WEST LAKE) DIS.M 1.8/2.0 1986 / 1992 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA 1.8/2.0 1984/1992 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA 1.6 1989/1995 |
JHS 204.002 | |||||||
FD-100 | 531-279A | KJH5718 | VT5074 | AL1571 | JHC5713 | NJH31279A | 90AU3K183AA | 23X30X55 | FORD VERONA 1.8 1990 / 1993 VOLKSWAGEN APOLLO 1.8 1990 / 1993 |
JHS 202.004 | |||||||
VW-015F2 | 226-139 | JHC5716 | AL-1003 | JDC01304 | NJH26139 | 547498103 | 33X94 | FORD DELREY 1.6/1.8 1989 / 1991 FORD ESCORT 1.6 1992 / 1996 FORD ESCORT 1.8 1989 / 1992 FORD PAMPA 1.6/1.8 1989 / 1997 FORD 1.8/2.0 1991 / 1992 FORD SCALA 1.8 1989 / 1991 FORD VERONA 1.8 1990 / 1993 CZPT VERSAILLES 1.8/2.0 1991 / 1992 VOLKSWAGEN APOLLO 1.8 1990 / 1992 VOLKSWAGEN CARAT 1.8/2.0 1987 / 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GOL 1.6 1994 / 2009 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA 1.8/2.0 1984/1992 |
JDS 204.204 | ||||||||
VW-015F4 | 143-4139 | JHC5713 | VT5097 | AL1044 | JDC01324 | NJH4139 | ZBA.407.331A | 32X94 | Gol 1.0 8V / 16V (Eixo VW com 28/28 Dentes) 97/05 Gol 1.0 8V / 16V G4 (Eixo VW com 28/28 Dentes) 05/13 Parati 1.0 16v (Eixo VW com 28/28 Dentes) 97/07 |
JDS 204.205 | |||||||
FD-503 | JHC5717 | 81TT3K177AA | 23X22X55 | FORD ESCORT 1.31.3/1.6 82/92 CZPT VERONA 1.6 1990 / 1992 | JDS 202.201 | ||||||||||||
VW-007 | 273-319 | JHC5712 | VT5571 | AL1045 | JDC01309 | 33745711A | 33X100 | FORD ESCORT 1.8/2.0 1992 / 1996 VOLKSWAGEN POINTER 1.8/2.0 1993 / 1996 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.6/2.0 2003 / 2013 | JDS 204.206 | ||||||||
FD-512 | 523-549 | JHC5718 | VT5079 / VT 5266 | AL1092 | JDC03302 | NJH23549A | 7 0571 04.00 | 25X100 | FIAT BRAVA 1.8 16V 1999 / 2002 | JDS 201.202 | |||||||
KJH5714 | VT5265 | NJH20-1163 | 1L54-4A376-XA | 24X27 | RANGER 3.0 – XL / XLX – 4X4 ELETRONIC | ||||||||||||
KJH5716 | NJH32-1444 | 26X28 | RANGER 3.0 – XL / XLX – 4X4 ELETRONIC | ||||||||||||||
FD-3033L | FD-9-571 | KJH5717 | UF9T-25-60X 6L5Z3A427AA |
MAZDA BT 50(11-) Ford Ranger (11-) |
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FD-3033R | FD-9-571 | KJH5718 | UF9T-25-50X 6L5Z3A428AA |
MAZDA BT 50(11-) Ford Ranger (11-) |
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KJH1626 | F57Z 3B436 BA | 27X27X526 | RANGER 4X4 S/ABS-00/ | SE35460 | |||||||||||||
KJH1627 | F57Z 3B437 BA | 27X27X597 | RANGER 4X4 S/ABS-00/ | SE35450 | |||||||||||||
FD-1563 FD-912 |
KJH0627 | VT5098 | AL1421 | AM553B437DB | 36X21X53 | Focus 1.6/1.8 09/13 Motor Sigma (Manual) | |||||||||||
FD-9-017 | KJH5713 | AM55 3B436 DB N | 25X23X633 | Focus 1.4/1.6/1.8 16V -98-11 Focus Estate 1.4/1.6/1.8/2.0 16V 99-11 Focus Saloon 1.4/1.6 16V 99-11 |
218042 | ||||||||||||
FD-9-018 | KJH5714 | AM55 3B437 DB | 25X23X930 | Focus 1.4/1.6/1.8 16V -98-11 Focus Estate 1.4/1.6/1.8/2.0 16V 99-11 Focus Saloon 1.4/1.6 16V 99-11 |
218046 | ||||||||||||
HONDA | |||||||||||||||||
HO-913 | KJH0409 | 44014TA0A00 / 44345S1LMO10 | 30X30X68 | HONDA ACCORD V6 2008/ | |||||||||||||
HO-914 | KJH0307 | 26X23X60 | HONDA CIVIC LX 03/05 | ||||||||||||||
HO-019A | KJH9102 | 28X32X60 | HOND AACCORD 2.2 1990 / 1997 | ||||||||||||||
HO-571A | 1611-729A | KJH0302 | VT5571 | AL1034 | JHC15712 | NJH11729 | 44340-S1L-M571Y | 26X32X55 | HOND CIVIC 1.6 16V 1997 / 2000 | JHS 207.001 | |||||||
HO-916 | KJH0303 | VT5069 | 44014-SNEA21 | 26X24X63 | HOND CIVIC 1.8 16V 2006 / 2011 | JHS 207.006 | |||||||||||
HO-918 | KJH0304 | VT5070 | AL1194 | 44014SNEA01 | 26X22X53 | NEW CIVIC A/T 06/11 | JHS 207.006 | ||||||||||
HO-808A | KJH0306 | VT5198 | AL-1518 | NJH37-1468 | 44014S5DA50 | 26X23X60 | HOND CIVIC EX 2003 / 2005 | JHS 207.005 | |||||||||
HO-914 | KJH0307 | VT5068 | 44014S5DA00 | 26X23X60 | HOND CIVIC LX 2003 / 2005 | ||||||||||||
HO-571A | 1611-729A | KJH5302 | 26X32X55 | HOND CIVIC 1.6 16V 1997 / 2000 | JHS 207.002 | ||||||||||||
HO-910 | KJH0408 | VT5134 | AL-1453 | NJH08-1453 | 44014-SWA-571 | 30X32X68 | HOND CRV 2.0 2012/ | ||||||||||
KJH0305 | 44014-SAD-M01 | 26X22X53 | HOND FIT 1.4 2003 / 2008 | JHS 207.004 | |||||||||||||
HO-915 | KJH571 | 44014-T7W-A92 | 30X25X68 | HOND HR-V 1.8L 16V 2015/ | |||||||||||||
HYUNDAI | |||||||||||||||||
HY-919A | KJH2137 | 30X36X67,4 | HYUNDAI AZERA 3.0 V6 2008 / | ||||||||||||||
HY-821A | KJH2129 | 27X25X62 | HYUNDAI I30 2.0 2571/ | ||||||||||||||
HY-861F3A | KJH2130 | VT5132 | 49500-3K460 | 30X36X73 | HYUNDAI SONATA FE 2.7 2009/ | JHS 208.003 | |||||||||||
HY-821F3A | KJH2136 | 27X25X62 | HYUNDAI SONATA 2.4 2011/ | ||||||||||||||
KJH5714 | VT5128 | AL-1422 | JHC5715 | NJH01-1422 | 6E524K258 | FORD CZPT 06/09 28x32x79 | |||||||||||
KA-906A | KJH5716 | AL-1494 | JHC32003 | NJH15-1482 | 495012L110 | 27X22X59.8 | KIA SOUL 1.6 16v 2571 | ||||||||||
HY-812A | KJH5719 | VT5209 | AL-1603 | VKJA41074A | NJH10-1183 | 495082EC00 | 27X23X62 | HYUNDAI TUCSON 2.0 MPFI GL 16V 180 CV 4WD 2009/ | |||||||||
4211-6589 | KJH2141 | VT5280 | AL-1505 | JHC32002 | NJH28-1505 | 20X25X48 | HYUNDAI H20 1.0 – C/ABS 2012-2019 | ||||||||||
SEMI EIXO | KJH2115 | 49500-1S100 | 25X25X659 | HB20 1.6 12 /SEMI EIXO LE | |||||||||||||
SEMI EIXO | KJH2116 | 49501-1S100 | 25X25X650 | HB20 1.6 12 /SEMI EIXO LD | |||||||||||||
SEMI EIXO | KJH2117 | 49500-1S000 | 25X25X650 | HB20 1.0-12/SEMI EIXO LE | |||||||||||||
SEMI EIXO | KJH2118 | 49501-1S000 | 25X25X916 | HB20 1.0-12/SEMI EIXO LD | |||||||||||||
JAC | |||||||||||||||||
JC-918A | KJH4100 | VT5119 | 25X22X52,50 | JAC J3 C/ ABS 2012- | |||||||||||||
JC-916A | KJH4101 | VT5207 | 27X25X60 | JAC J6 C/ ABS 2571 | |||||||||||||
KIA | |||||||||||||||||
KA-103F2 | KJH7502 | VT5272 | 26X22X56 | KIA SEPIA 1.6 1994 / 1997 | |||||||||||||
KA-905 | KJH2503 | 4959130.00 | 28X25X56 | KIA SORENTO 2.4/ 2.5 16V/ 3.6 V6 2002-2009 | |||||||||||||
HY-917A | KJH2502 | VT5118 | JHC33002 | 27X24X62 | KIA SPORTAGE 2.0 C/ ABS 97-2011 | ||||||||||||
MAZDA | |||||||||||||||||
MZ-016A | KJH6102 | 28X23X56 | MAZDA MX6 2.0 1993 / 2000 | ||||||||||||||
MZ-016 | KJH0112 | 26X30X56 | MAZDA PROTEGE 1.8 1990 / 1998 | ||||||||||||||
MZ-007 | KJH8012 | VT5272 | 26X22X56 | MAZDA PROTEGE 1.5 1995 / 1998 | |||||||||||||
MERCEDES-BENZ | |||||||||||||||||
ME-1017 | KJH3000 | NJH18-4072 | 1693604072.00 | 25X27X58.6 | MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS (W169) A 150/160/170/200 (169.031, 169.331)/ B-CLASS Sports Tourer (W245) B 150/170(245.231) |
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OP-306 | JHC 0571 | KJH3003 | VT5236 | AL-1119 | 557139.00 | 22X28X54 | MERCEDES-BENZ 160/ 190 1999 / 2006 | ||||||||||
ME-808A | KJH0333 | 28X24X57 | MERCEDES-BENZ A 1.6 1999 / 2005 | ||||||||||||||
ME-011A | 1751-789 | KJH0334 | VT5108 | AL1718 | 28X24X57 | CLASS A 190-99/05 | |||||||||||
VW-902 | KJH2544 | AL-1085 | NJH09.301S | 30X39X72 | MB180 TDS |
Condition: | New |
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Color: | Natural Color |
Certification: | CE, ISO |
Car Model 7: | for Ford Ranger Escort Mondeo Focus Fusion |
Car Model 11: | for Explorer Freestar F150 F250 F100 F350 F450 |
Car Model 12: | for Bronco Contour Falcon Edge Sierra Windstar |
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Guide to Drive Shafts and U-Joints
If you’re concerned about the performance of your car’s driveshaft, you’re not alone. Many car owners are unaware of the warning signs of a failed driveshaft, but knowing what to look for can help you avoid costly repairs. Here is a brief guide on drive shafts, U-joints and maintenance intervals. Listed below are key points to consider before replacing a vehicle driveshaft.
Symptoms of Driveshaft Failure
Identifying a faulty driveshaft is easy if you’ve ever heard a strange noise from under your car. These sounds are caused by worn U-joints and bearings supporting the drive shaft. When they fail, the drive shafts stop rotating properly, creating a clanking or squeaking sound. When this happens, you may hear noise from the side of the steering wheel or floor.
In addition to noise, a faulty driveshaft can cause your car to swerve in tight corners. It can also lead to suspended bindings that limit overall control. Therefore, you should have these symptoms checked by a mechanic as soon as you notice them. If you notice any of the symptoms above, your next step should be to tow your vehicle to a mechanic. To avoid extra trouble, make sure you’ve taken precautions by checking your car’s oil level.
In addition to these symptoms, you should also look for any noise from the drive shaft. The first thing to look for is the squeak. This was caused by severe damage to the U-joint attached to the drive shaft. In addition to noise, you should also look for rust on the bearing cap seals. In extreme cases, your car can even shudder when accelerating.
Vibration while driving can be an early warning sign of a driveshaft failure. Vibration can be due to worn bushings, stuck sliding yokes, or even springs or bent yokes. Excessive torque can be caused by a worn center bearing or a damaged U-joint. The vehicle may make unusual noises in the chassis system.
If you notice these signs, it’s time to take your car to a mechanic. You should check regularly, especially heavy vehicles. If you’re not sure what’s causing the noise, check your car’s transmission, engine, and rear differential. If you suspect that a driveshaft needs to be replaced, a certified mechanic can replace the driveshaft in your car.
Drive shaft type
Driveshafts are used in many different types of vehicles. These include four-wheel drive, front-engine rear-wheel drive, motorcycles and boats. Each type of drive shaft has its own purpose. Below is an overview of the three most common types of drive shafts:
The driveshaft is a circular, elongated shaft that transmits torque from the engine to the wheels. Drive shafts often contain many joints to compensate for changes in length or angle. Some drive shafts also include connecting shafts and internal constant velocity joints. Some also include torsional dampers, spline joints, and even prismatic joints. The most important thing about the driveshaft is that it plays a vital role in transmitting torque from the engine to the wheels.
The drive shaft needs to be both light and strong to move torque. While steel is the most commonly used material for automotive driveshafts, other materials such as aluminum, composites, and carbon fiber are also commonly used. It all depends on the purpose and size of the vehicle. Precision Manufacturing is a good source for OEM products and OEM driveshafts. So when you’re looking for a new driveshaft, keep these factors in mind when buying.
Cardan joints are another common drive shaft. A universal joint, also known as a U-joint, is a flexible coupling that allows one shaft to drive the other at an angle. This type of drive shaft allows power to be transmitted while the angle of the other shaft is constantly changing. While a gimbal is a good option, it’s not a perfect solution for all applications.
CZPT, Inc. has state-of-the-art machinery to service all types of drive shafts, from small cars to race cars. They serve a variety of needs, including racing, industry and agriculture. Whether you need a new drive shaft or a simple adjustment, the staff at CZPT can meet all your needs. You’ll be back on the road soon!
U-joint
If your car yoke or u-joint shows signs of wear, it’s time to replace them. The easiest way to replace them is to follow the steps below. Use a large flathead screwdriver to test. If you feel any movement, the U-joint is faulty. Also, inspect the bearing caps for damage or rust. If you can’t find the u-joint wrench, try checking with a flashlight.
When inspecting U-joints, make sure they are properly lubricated and lubricated. If the joint is dry or poorly lubricated, it can quickly fail and cause your car to squeak while driving. Another sign that a joint is about to fail is a sudden, excessive whine. Check your u-joints every year or so to make sure they are in proper working order.
Whether your u-joint is sealed or lubricated will depend on the make and model of your vehicle. When your vehicle is off-road, you need to install lubricable U-joints for durability and longevity. A new driveshaft or derailleur will cost more than a U-joint. Also, if you don’t have a good understanding of how to replace them, you may need to do some transmission work on your vehicle.
When replacing the U-joint on the drive shaft, be sure to choose an OEM replacement whenever possible. While you can easily repair or replace the original head, if the u-joint is not lubricated, you may need to replace it. A damaged gimbal joint can cause problems with your car’s transmission or other critical components. Replacing your car’s U-joint early can ensure its long-term performance.
Another option is to use two CV joints on the drive shaft. Using multiple CV joints on the drive shaft helps you in situations where alignment is difficult or operating angles do not match. This type of driveshaft joint is more expensive and complex than a U-joint. The disadvantages of using multiple CV joints are additional length, weight, and reduced operating angle. There are many reasons to use a U-joint on a drive shaft.
maintenance interval
Checking U-joints and slip joints is a critical part of routine maintenance. Most vehicles are equipped with lube fittings on the driveshaft slip joint, which should be checked and lubricated at every oil change. CZPT technicians are well-versed in axles and can easily identify a bad U-joint based on the sound of acceleration or shifting. If not repaired properly, the drive shaft can fall off, requiring expensive repairs.
Oil filters and oil changes are other parts of a vehicle’s mechanical system. To prevent rust, the oil in these parts must be replaced. The same goes for transmission. Your vehicle’s driveshaft should be inspected at least every 60,000 miles. The vehicle’s transmission and clutch should also be checked for wear. Other components that should be checked include PCV valves, oil lines and connections, spark plugs, tire bearings, steering gearboxes and brakes.
If your vehicle has a manual transmission, it is best to have it serviced by CZPT’s East Lexington experts. These services should be performed every two to four years or every 24,000 miles. For best results, refer to the owner’s manual for recommended maintenance intervals. CZPT technicians are experienced in axles and differentials. Regular maintenance of your drivetrain will keep it in good working order.
editor by CX 2023-06-07