Driveshaft & U Joints

Driveshaft A drive shaft, drive shaft, driving shaft, tail shaft is a mechanical component that transmits torque and rotation and is usually used to link certain parts of a drivetrain that are not directly connected due to distance. U Joints A universal joint is a joint or coupling of rigid rods whose axes are arranged one to the other. Generally, this type of joint is used in shafts which transmit rotary motion.

Do you know how the joints in driveshaft & U actually work? All you need to do is look below and then you'll be able to understand all that. How Is Driveshaft Working? A torque is the power the drive shaft conveys. The drive shafts are made flexible, as they face many conditions that could cause them to bend or break. It is very important to ensure that the driveshaft is both straight and balanced. If that were not to happen, it would result in vibration. This can cause damage to the parts connected to the drive shaft. How Do U Work Joints? A "U" joint is used at the rear of the car and is connected via the drive shaft to the differential. At the opposite side of the driveshaft is the U joint. A duplicate (mostly) U joint is situated on the opposite side of the driveshaft which is the case of transmission or transfer. If you want to inspect a U joint, you should remove the driveshaft and move the U joint in every direction, looking for hard spots or excessive play. If there is a failure in the U joint, there would be a presence of rust coloured powder which requires replacement.