Glossary / General

u-joint

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Too Afraid to Ask

A u-joint is a part that helps connect different parts of a car's steering or driveshaft, allowing them to move together smoothly even if they're not perfectly aligned.

Technical Definition

A u-joint, or universal joint, is a mechanical component that allows for the transmission of torque and rotation between two shafts that are not in a straight line. It's commonly used in the driveshafts of vehicles to accommodate movement and flexibility.

Hear It Discussed

"And I rule out a bad U-joint because you wouldn't be able to get it to come and go."
#2638: Melissa Strikes Back The Best of Car Talk 23:04

"...the u-joint that connects the steering column to the rack had failed and it put a new..."
Luftgekühlt 11 & The Story of American Tobacco Overcrest 49:35

"Cannot find any loose exhaust parts. Could it be a U-joint? Any ideas? A rattle?"
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