What happens if you drive with a bad U joint?
A bad u-joint can cause a clunking sound or jerkiness while driving, particularly when letting off of and pressing the accelerator. A bad u-joint can also cause vibration at certain speeds, emanating from the center or rear of the vehicle.
How do you remove a yoke nut from a mower?
Step 1: Make reference marks. Mark the position of the flange and pinion shaft with a paint pen. You will also want to count the exposed threads and write the number down. This is done so the correct amount of torque is applied and it won’t be overtightened. Step 2: Remove the flange/yoke nut. Remove the mounting nut on the flange/yoke.
When are the yokes of a drive shaft in phase?
Yokes are in phase when the yoke ears are parallel to each other. On most applications, the positions of the U-joint bearing cap eyelets at each end of the shaft should be in-line.
Is the steering yoke on a Tesla a safety risk?
Now, imagine that happening on Tesla’s new steering yoke. At least one of your hands is going to be grasping at thin air. Subscribe to Roadshow’s newsletter for the latest car news and reviews, delivered to your inbox twice weekly. Imagine the above scenario but in a more serious situation, like a frontal or side impact.
Why does my car’s driveshaft keep moving around?
This vehicle’s driveshaft also has a center support bearing. A worn support bearing may also allow the driveshaft to move around enough during deceleration to cause the symptoms you describe. Again, it’s best to inspect the center bearing with the driveshaft removed from the vehicle.
What to do about slip yoke on Jeep TJ?
A Jeep TJ or YJ runs into a massive problem when lift heights increase: the driveshaft slips out of the transfer case. To solve this issue, the slip yoke is eliminated with an SYE kit (slip yoke eliminator kit).
Why do you need a slip yoke eliminator?
A slip yoke eliminator kit shortens your transfer case, which then necessitates a longer driveshaft. A longer driveshaft means you’ll have a flatter drivetrain angle, reducing vibrations and wear on drivetrain parts if your Jeep has an agressive lift installed.
Do you need a yoke eliminator for a Jeep Wrangler?
Some manufacturers will provide a standard slip yoke eliminator kit as well as a mega short kit, shortening your transfer case even further. These kits include the back half of the transfer case, a splined shaft for the u-joints to mate too, all of the proper output shaft bearings and seals, as well as a speedometer drive gear.
Yokes are in phase when the yoke ears are parallel to each other. On most applications, the positions of the U-joint bearing cap eyelets at each end of the shaft should be in-line.