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How much does Lubricate U-Joints cost?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to. Our mechanics are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office.

Lubricate U-Joints pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2011 Honda CR-V$146$0.00$145.99-35%$107.50
2016 Volvo XC90$146$0.00$145.99-35%$107.50
2014 Toyota Sequoia$146$0.00$145.99-35%$107.50
2015 BMW X4$146$0.00$145.99-35%$107.50
2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT$146$0.00$145.99-35%$107.50
2016 Porsche Cayenne$146$0.00$145.99-35%$107.50

Lubricate U-Joints Service

What is lubricating the U-joints all about?

U-joints, or universal joints, are found along the driveshaft or driveshafts of a vehicle, at any point where the driveshaft has to change angle or attach to another component such as a differential. This type of coupling is capable of withstanding large amounts of torque. Proper lubrication ensures that these parts don’t experience any excess friction and won’t wear out prematurely.

Keep in mind:

  • If the U-joints show signs of excess friction, they should be thoroughly inspected to make sure they don’t have to be replaced.
  • These parts are under very high stress. Any issue with a U-joint should be addressed immediately.
  • By the time there are noticeable signs that the joints are bad, parts might already be damaged to the point of needing replacement.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is raised and supported on jack stands
  • The U-joints on all drive shafts and steering shaft are located
  • The Zerk grease fittings on the U-joints are located
  • New grease is pumped into the grease fittings with a grease gun
  • The vehicle is lowered off of the jack stands

Our recommendation:

Consult the vehicle’s manual for any manufacturer suggestions as to how often the U-joints along the drivetrain need to be inspected. Each time they are inspected, they should be lubricated. While the mechanic is underneath the vehicle, they should also inspect the driveshaft and other parts of the drivetrains to make sure that any symptoms of a U-joint issue weren’t actually caused by something else. For example, vibrations could be caused by an unbalanced wheel or damaged tire.

What are the common symptoms indicating you need to lubricate the U-joints?

  • Clicking noise coming from under the vehicle when in gear
  • Vibrations in the vehicle

How important is this service?

This service is extremely important if the vehicle is showing any signs that the driveshaft or U-joint is not functioning properly. These parts are under a massive amount of torque and the failure of a spinning shaft is very unpredictable.


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Mike

27 years of experience
265 reviews
Mike
27 years of experience
Jeep Liberty V6-3.7L - Lubricate U-Joints - Belleville, Michigan
First experience using YourMechanic. Mike was great! Arrived on time, was friendly, didn't try to sell me on needing a lot of stuff done on my vehicle. It's old but I keep it up. He did a once over check since this was my first time using this service. It's good to know it's been checked out. Checked brakes, fluid level, windshield wipers, and lights. Did have a recommendation on getting some suspension work which I knew it needed some work so it was expected. Everything else was great. Definitely plan to use Mike again in the future!

Chris

23 years of experience
2372 reviews
Chris
23 years of experience
Ram 2500 L6-6.7L Turbo Diesel - Lubricate U-Joints - Orange, California
Chris arrived on time and was very professional, courteous and very knowledgeable. I had a large list of services because I just bought a used 16 Ram 2500 Diesel 4x4 with 30K miles and was petrified to see what he was going to pull up on his tablet. Chris went over the entire truck and took that list and cut it in half, saving me hundreds of dollars, literally! We ended up performing half of what was scheduled and I was extremely happy with his suggestions and professionalism. This was a great experience and I will definitely be using Chris in the future for all of our vehicles.

Edgar

9 years of experience
202 reviews
Edgar
9 years of experience
Volvo XC90 L6-3.2L - Lubricate U-Joints - Austin, Texas
Always Professional and earned my trust before and did again.. Would Recommend Edgar without hesitation.

Tabitha

18 years of experience
379 reviews
Tabitha
18 years of experience
Toyota FJ Cruiser V6-4.0L - Lubricate U-Joints - San Diego, California
Tabitha was awesome. She did not try to sell me on anything that I didn't need was was honest, timely and professional.

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