A universal joint, U joint, Cardan joint, Hardy-Spicer joint, or Hooke's joint is a joint in a rigid rod that allows the rod to 'bend' in any direction, and is commonly used in shafts that transmit...
A failing U-joint will usually show itself as a rhythmic thumping that increases with the speed of the wheels (not the engine.) It is usually accompanied by a clunk or clank when shifting between...
Remove nuts on the two straps on the back end. Be careful to keep caps on the joint. they are full of needle bearings that are a bear to put back in (if not replacing). You should mark driveshaft...