Toyota 4Runner Universal Joint (U-joint) Replacement Costs

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

On average, the cost for a Toyota 4Runner Universal Joint (U-joint) Replacement is $199 with $9 for parts and $190 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
2011 Toyota 4RunnerV6-4.0L	Service typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) Replacement	Estimate$248.54	Shop/Dealer Price$273.18 - $302.11
2014 Toyota 4RunnerV6-4.0L	Service typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) Replacement	Estimate$208.54	Shop/Dealer Price$233.22 - $262.17
1996 Toyota 4RunnerV6-3.4L	Service typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) Replacement	Estimate$218.04	Shop/Dealer Price$243.72 - $273.41
2007 Toyota 4RunnerV6-4.0L	Service typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) Replacement	Estimate$208.54	Shop/Dealer Price$233.17 - $262.08
2009 Toyota 4RunnerV6-4.0L	Service typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) Replacement	Estimate$208.54	Shop/Dealer Price$233.25 - $262.22
1999 Toyota 4RunnerL4-2.7L	Service typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) Replacement	Estimate$218.04	Shop/Dealer Price$243.72 - $273.41
2004 Toyota 4RunnerV8-4.7L	Service typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) Replacement	Estimate$218.54	Shop/Dealer Price$242.94 - $271.69
1998 Toyota 4RunnerV6-3.4L	Service typeUniversal Joint (U-joint) Replacement	Estimate$228.54	Shop/Dealer Price$254.71 - $284.78

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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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4Runner 2004 - Bleed Brakes - San Diego, CA

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by Neil Miller

4Runner 2004 - Transmission Fluid Service - Mableton, GA

This is the 2nd Job I booked with Caz and once again he did a great job. He ran into an issue with the break pads and Rotors I had purchased for him to install but he was able to swap them out for the correct parts so he could finish the Job. He ended up staying longer than I had expected but it just goes to show he is a hard worker and was not going to leave until the job was complete. I highly recommend Caz to anyone.

Caz

13 years of experience

86 reviews

Caz

13 years of experience

by Neil Miller

4Runner 2004 - Brake System Flush - Mableton, GA

This is the 2nd Job I booked with Caz and once again he did a great job. He ran into an issue with the break pads and Rotors I had purchased for him to install but he was able to swap them out for the correct parts so he could finish the Job. He ended up staying longer than I had expected but it just goes to show he is a hard worker and was not going to leave until the job was complete. I highly recommend Caz to anyone.

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