Why do you need universal joint for Chevy Silverado?
Why deal with the hassle when you can pick up a new Chevrolet Silverado universal joint at AutoZone? A universal joint permits the driveshaft in your vehicle to flex and articulate under load while sending power from one end of the shaft to the other.
Can you change the universal joint on a Chevy Blazer?
Changing a driveshaft universal joint in a Chevy Blazer is a job that a person handy with tools can do quite easily. There are no special tools required, although a universal joint press is strongly recommended and can be rented at many automotive parts stores. Using a floor jack, raise the Blazer high enough to allow easy access to the driveshaft.
What happens when a universal joint breaks in a truck?
You’ve probably seen it before: a truck on the side of the road, with the drive shaft lying under the vehicle, no longer attached to the transmission or rear axle. This is the ultimate failure mode for a universal joint – literally breaking, and allowing the drive shaft to drop to the pavement, no longer transferring power.
Do you need to remove the universal joint on a car?
To do this, you’ll need to remove the drive shaft. On some vehicles, you remove the drive shaft by removing the universal joint. If your vehicle is like this, follow the instructions that follow and your driveshaft will drop.
Why deal with the hassle when you can pick up a new Chevrolet Silverado universal joint at AutoZone? A universal joint permits the driveshaft in your vehicle to flex and articulate under load while sending power from one end of the shaft to the other.
You’ve probably seen it before: a truck on the side of the road, with the drive shaft lying under the vehicle, no longer attached to the transmission or rear axle. This is the ultimate failure mode for a universal joint – literally breaking, and allowing the drive shaft to drop to the pavement, no longer transferring power.
What to do if your Silverado U-joint is broken?
When the U-joint is broken, there’s no way for your transmission to send that power to your differential. You’ll find a wide selection of Silverado U-joint replacement options at AutoZone. If you want to install it yourself, but don’t have the right tools, then speak to our staff about our convenient Loan-a-Tool program.
What are the symptoms of a bad universal joint?
1. Squeaking noise when starting to move (forward or reverse) 2. “Clunk” with a ringing sound when shifting from Drive to Reverse 3. Vibration felt throughout the vehicle while moving forward at speed 4. Transmission fluid leaks from the rear of the transmission 5. Vehicle cannot move under its own power; driveshaft dislocated