FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Universal Joint: Description and Operation

Universal Joints
The center and rear joints are:
- a lubed-for-life design that requires no periodic lubrication.
- equipped with nylon thrust washers, located at the base of each bearing cup, which control end play, position the needle bearings and improve grease movement.
- staked in place and not serviced individually. If worn or damaged, install a new driveshaft assembly.