Replacing a Rear Axle U Joint

Summary: The automobile—a machine that means so much to so many—is a complex system built on the designs and ideas of men and women who are long gone from the world. And while we’ve enjoyed traveling the backroads of childhood, the streets of adolescence, and the highways of adulthood, the car has remained a reliable means of transportation, as well as a vehicle that embodies the hopes and dreams of reaching exciting new destinations, or returning home. For a car to operate normally, it must have some basic care and maintenance.

A U joint, or Universal joint, is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion. It consists of a pair of ordinary hinges located close together, but oriented at 90° relative to each other. In this free video series, a car repair expert will teach you how to replace a car's rear axle U joint. You'll learn how to remove retaining bolts, how to remove a drive shaft, and how to install and lube a new U joint. You're just a few clicks away from learning a handy automotive repair skill!