Here are some tips and tricks about U-joint maintenance and repair: 1. There are two types of U-joints: greaseable and non-greaseable. Equipment manufacturers specify U-joint lubrication intervals in ...

Summertime is the season for repairing universal joints on PTO driveshafts that drive mowers, hay conditioners and brush cutters. Whether you use a vise, hammer and socket, or special tool (such as a ...

The constant velocity (CV) joint has gotten a bad rap over the years. Most often it's the same tired story about a torn CV boot or shaft failing under the mildest off-road conditions. So why, then, ...

Universal joints are a noglory item. You can't chrome 'em, and they don't make you go faster. However, worn U-joints are a safety hazard and should be replaced at the first sign of a "clunk" in the ...

Start talking about universal joints, and the common man's eyes glaze over. For us 'wheelers, however, the constantly evolving world of the U-joint is fodder for hours of conversation and debate. Heck ...