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Universal Joint (U-joint) Replacement Service

How much does a Universal Joint (U-joint) Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Chevrolet C3500 Universal Joint (U-joint) Replacement is $245 with $27 for parts and $218 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1993 Chevrolet C3500V8-7.4LService typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) ReplacementEstimate$317.54Shop/Dealer Price$353.81 - $410.85
1988 Chevrolet C3500V8-7.4LService typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) ReplacementEstimate$289.24Shop/Dealer Price$329.97 - $400.32
1991 Chevrolet C3500V8-5.7LService typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) ReplacementEstimate$271.54Shop/Dealer Price$307.84 - $364.92
2000 Chevrolet C3500V8-6.5L Turbo DieselService typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) ReplacementEstimate$289.24Shop/Dealer Price$329.92 - $400.23
2000 Chevrolet C3500V8-7.4LService typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) ReplacementEstimate$289.24Shop/Dealer Price$330.00 - $400.38
1993 Chevrolet C3500V8-6.5L Turbo DieselService typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) ReplacementEstimate$271.54Shop/Dealer Price$307.84 - $364.92
1994 Chevrolet C3500V8-6.5L Turbo DieselService typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) ReplacementEstimate$300.74Shop/Dealer Price$341.15 - $411.27
1998 Chevrolet C3500V8-6.5L Turbo DieselService typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) ReplacementEstimate$300.74Shop/Dealer Price$342.01 - $412.77
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What is the Universal Joint (U-joint) all about?

In rear wheel-drive cars, a driveshaft is needed for the tires to rotate. The driveshaft transfers the power from transmission to the rear tires, enabling them to turn.

U-joints hold the drive shaft in place. If the U-joints are not lubricated, the bearings inside the U-joints will wear out over time and the drive shaft will begin to vibrate, while the car is moving. You will feel vibration in the seat or throughout the car. You may also hearing clunking or banging noise when you put the car in a gear.

Keep in mind:

  • It is best to replace all U-joints at the same time, even if only one is broken.
  • If the height of your vehicle has been modified, the U-joints are more likely to give out.

How it's done:

  • Jack up the back side of the car.
  • Remove the drive shaft.
  • Remove and replace the U-joints.

Our recommendation:

A mechanic should lubricate the U-joints during regular maintenance service. Doing so will greatly improve the life of the U-joints.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Universal Joint (U-joint)?

  • Vibration felt in the seat or throughout the car.
  • Abnormal noises coming from underneath the car.
  • Red or pink fluid on the ground (transmission fluid is leaking).

How important is this service?

U-joints are responsible for holding the driveshaft in place. Since the driveshaft transfers power from the transmission to the wheels, it receives a lot of force, and it depends on the U-joints to help it stay sturdy and in place. When the U-joints break, the driveshaft has nothing holding it in place, and so it vibrates heavily, which not only is detrimental to the driveshaft’s health, but also results in a very bumpy ride.

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Augie was very friendly and he explained everything to me so I knew exactly what he was doing and what I would need to do for maintenance in the future. Although my truck started when he tried it he still looked it over with a fine tooth comb. He was very thorough and he took his time.

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He was very thorough. He looked under the hood and under the truck, inspected the wear and tear on the breaks, rotors, pads. He looked at all of the areas under the truck and the hood for leaks, wear, or cracks in the insulation in the bundles of wires. He took photos of areas that needed work. He also put together my side view mirror, which had been broken.

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