Downtown Safeway Tire and Car Care
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Downtown Safeway Tire and Car Care provides U-Joint Replacement services to Cleveland, OH, Lakewood, OH, Shaker Heights, OH, and other surrounding areas.

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

The Basics Behind U-Joint Replacement Services at Downtown Safeway Tire and Car Care

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 Downtown Safeway Tire and Car Care?

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 Cleveland, OH, Lakewood, OH, Shaker Heights, OH, and surrounding areas.

Areas Served : Cleveland, OH | Lakewood, OH | Shaker Heights, OH | and surrounding areas

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Downtown Safeway Tire & Car Care

Downtown Safeway Tire & Car Care (formerly Safeway Tire) is located in Cleveland, Ohio and provides quality tires and auto service to its residents. Whether you need a set of tires, an oil change, towing services, a wheel alignment, brake work, or even transmission repair, we are your number one choice! Our sales staff has over 80 years of combined experience, and we are an ASE certified repair shop. Visit our shop for tires to get a pricing quote on the right tires for you and your vehicle. You can even schedule service on your vehicle by browsing the services on our auto repair Cleveland page. Thank you for visiting our website and we hope to have you as a customer soon at Downtown Safeway Tire & Car Care!

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