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Auto Doctor Car Care Center provides U-Joint Replacement services to Hastings, MN, Cottage Grove, MN, Rosemount, MN, and other surrounding areas.

Approx. Time: 60 Minutes  |   Price Range: Get Quote for Price

The Basics Behind U-Joint Replacement Services at Auto Doctor Car Care Center

Universal joints, often referred to as u-joints, are flexible couplings that serve an important role on your vehicle. One of the primary duties of a u-joint is to transmit the rotational force between the transmission, the driveshaft, and the differentials, which are responsible for turning your vehicle’s drive wheels. As a critical linking component, a u-joint should be flexible enough to compensate for angle and alignment changes between the driveshaft and differentials. U-joints consist of four legs, or trunnions, that extend from the center cross, or body. The legs are covered with bearing caps and are housed within the yoke, which is designed to pivot and spin as they rotate with the driveshaft. Although many original equipment u-joints are sealed, some aftermarket u-joints are greasable and should be lubricated periodically. Understanding the type of u-joints on your vehicle will help you determine the proper maintenance intervals and decide when a u-joint should be replaced.

Why Should You Have U-Joint Replacement Services Performed at Auto Doctor Car Care Center?

Clicking, squeaking, and grinding noises while driving are warning signs that your u-joints may require replacement. The cost of replacing your u-joint can be cheaper than the major repairs you may face if a worn u-joint is left untreated. Vibrations and rattling noises are key indicators of a faulty u-joint. Grinding noises may be an indication of metal on metal, which will cause u-joints to wear out quickly. Because they are subject to torque and force from the engine, u-joints may bend. On older vehicles, u-joints will rust, adding surface resistance onto the joints, making them less able to turn as they once did. Routine inspections of your u-joints have been known to prevent more expensive repairs. Replacing your u-joints at the first sign of trouble will also help prevent failure in your vehicle’s driveline. When you need new u-joints, give us a call.

We proudly service the U-Joint Replacement needs of customers in Hastings, MN, Cottage Grove, MN, Rosemount, MN, and surrounding areas.

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Auto Doctor Car Care Center in Hastings, MN

Not only can Auto Doctor Car Care Center make sure that your vehicle is running at its best, but we can also make it look its best, with a complete detailing center and car wash. Come see us if you live in Hastings, Cottage Grove, or Rosemount, MN, or any other surrounding area. Our expert technicians are ready to perform a wide variety of auto repairs, from the routine to the complex. We even have the tires you need to get you in, out, and back on the road in no time. Is your vehicle acting up? Making a noise? Not running quite right? Use our online diagnostic center to get an answer as to what the problem might be, and schedule an appointment to get it fixed. Whatever your needs are, from a car wash, detail job, or major auto repair, Auto Doctor Car Care Center can help.

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Phone: (651) 437-9699
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Address: 1370 South Frontage Road
Hastings, MN 55033
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