Universal joint
Universal joint
Universal joints(also called U-joints) connect two rotating shafts inside an engine. In vehicles, universal joint coupling suppliers connect the driveshaft to the gearbox from one side and to the axle from the other side. By doing this, universal joints enable vehicle movement in all possible directions.
Used in rear-wheel-drive vehicles, universal joints are used to compensate for angular misalignment and facilitate the effective delivery of rotary motion or torque. Comprising a cross-shaped spider and roller bearings on either side, the universal joints are secured by caps.
High-quality universal joints stop shaft damage as they adjust to the upward and downward motion of the axle in connection with the gearbox. For the best results and to avert untimely failure of the built-in needle roller bearings, proper lubrication is needed before installation.
