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Ford F-350 Super Duty Universal Joint (U-joint) Replacement at your home or office.

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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 Ford F-350 Super Duty Universal Joint (U-joint) Replacement is $206 with $16 for parts and $190 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2006 Ford F-350 Super DutyV8-6.0L Turbo DieselService typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) ReplacementEstimate$261.14Shop/Dealer Price$288.93 - $327.31
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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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Ford F-350 Super Duty V8-7.3L Turbo Diesel - Lights (Headlamps/beams/brakes) - Benicia, California
Great experience with Gregory today. He arrived on time and was very professional and friendly. Quickly addressed the concern I had with our truck and shared his knowledge of Diesel engines during his inspection. Gregory was very knowledgeable and pleasure to work with.

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Ford F-350 Super Duty V8-6.0L Turbo Diesel - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Long Beach, California
Very thorough and professional- now that I know about this service, why pay a premium for a certified used car at a dealership when you can use Your Mechanic.

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Ford F-350 Super Duty V8-5.4L - Alternator - Des Plaines, Illinois
Top notch service. Rigo showed up early, and did the job in a very timely manner. I would 100% recommend him. He’s also very friendly and professional.

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Ford F-350 Super Duty V8-7.3L Turbo Diesel - Brake Rotor/Disc Replacement (Front) - Charlotte, North Carolina
Travis was prompt, professional, knowledgeable, friendly and iI would recommend him in the future.

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