Drive Shaft & U Joint

Drive Shaft & U Joint Tools

Driveshaft and U-joint tools are used to service driveshafts, which are responsible for transferring power from the transmission to the rear axle. Driveshafts are made up of a series of universal joints (U-joints), which allow the driveshaft to flex as the suspension moves up and down.

Types of Driveshaft & U-Joint Tools

• Driveshaft pullers: These tools are used to remove driveshafts from vehicles.
• U-joint pliers: These tools are used to install and remove U-joints.
• U-joint alignment tools: These tools are used to align U-joints after they have been installed.
• Driveshaft alignment tools: These tools are used to align driveshafts after they have been installed.

How to Use Driveshaft & U-Joint Tools

To use a driveshaft puller, first attach the puller to the driveshaft. Then, turn the handle of the puller to remove the driveshaft from the vehicle.

To use U-joint pliers, first insert the pliers into the U-joint. Then, turn the handles of the pliers to spread the U-joint apart.

To use a U-joint alignment tool, first install the U-joint into the driveshaft. Then, use the alignment tool to align the U-joint with the driveshaft.

To use a driveshaft alignment tool, first install the driveshaft into the vehicle. Then, use the alignment tool to align the driveshaft with the transmission.

Driveshaft & U-Joint Tool Safety Tips

• Always wear safety glasses when working with driveshaft and U-joint tools.
• Never use driveshaft and U-joint tools on a running engine.
• Be careful not to drop driveshaft and U-joint tools on your feet.
• Store driveshaft and U-joint tools in a safe place when not in use.

Driveshaft & U-Joint Tool FAQs

• What is a driveshaft?

A driveshaft is a shaft that transfers power from the transmission to the rear axle.

• What is a U-joint?

A U-joint is a universal joint that allows the driveshaft to flex as the suspension moves up and down.

• What are the different types of driveshaft and U-joint tools?

There are a variety of driveshaft and U-joint tools available, including driveshaft pullers, U-joint pliers, U-joint alignment tools, and driveshaft alignment tools.

• How do I use driveshaft and U-joint tools?

To use a driveshaft puller, first attach the puller to the driveshaft. Then, turn the handle of the puller to remove the driveshaft from the vehicle.

To use U-joint pliers, first insert the pliers into the U-joint. Then, turn the handles of the pliers to spread the U-joint apart.

To use a U-joint alignment tool, first install the U-joint into the driveshaft. Then, use the alignment tool to align the U-joint with the driveshaft.

To use a driveshaft alignment tool, first install the driveshaft into the vehicle. Then, use the alignment tool to align the driveshaft with the transmission.