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If you feel unusual vibrations or hear unfamiliar noises, have the drive shaft inspected and corrected before it damages anything else or becomes a safety hazard.

Posted August 6, 2018 Maintenance

Drive Shaft and Axle Shaft Basics: Operation & Troubleshooting

Most cars have at least one drive shaft, and some have up to six. What does the drive shaft do and how do you know if it needs attention?

A worn constant velocity joint boot, basically a flexible rubber housing for a drivetrain axle, has a crack in the rubber.

Posted May 4, 2018 Know How

What Is a Constant Velocity Joint?

Every FWD vehicle has at least four CV joints, and some AWD vehicles might have a dozen, but what is a constant velocity joint and what does it do?

Posted March 16, 2017 Know How

Know How Notes: U-Joint Guide

The driveshaft in your car connects the transmission to the rear differential and in some cases the front differential. The driveline consists of a slip yoke, the shaft, a bolt-in … Continue Reading Know How Notes: U-Joint Guide

Posted March 6, 2017 Maintenance

Is a Grease Gun Missing from Your DIY Toolbox?

The heavy grease that lubricates Spicer joints and axle bearings requires a special tool, a grease gun.