What do worn U-joints sound like?
What do worn U-joints sound like? Vibration while driving: A worn U-joint will cause an axle or driveshaft to lose its balance. As the shaft spins, the vibration created by loose U-joints will be felt inside the vehicle. Squeaking noise while driving: If a U-joint loses lubrication, you'll start to hear a high-pitched squeak while driving. Why does a worn U-joint make a clunking noise? Because a typical driveshaft operates around three times faster than the wheels, the noise does not directly correspond to the rotational speed of the tires. Worn u-joints can also make a clunking sound. You may...