universal joint
Shaft angle connector
A universal joint is a coupling that connects two shafts and allows them to rotate together even when they're not aligned.
The joint accommodates angular misalignment while transmitting rotational power—essential in automotive driveshafts, which must flex as the suspension moves.
Often shortened to U-joint: The mechanic said my U-joint needs replacing.
Joint between systems
- driveshaftRotating rod transmitting torque
- crosspieceBeam connecting two elements
- yokeCrosspiece binding draft animals
- spiderWeb-spinning arachnid
trunnion · bearings · pivot · linkage · gimbal · swivel · knuckle · ball-and-socket
Rod transmitting rotational power
- differentialRelative difference between things
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- powertrainVehicle propulsion system
- transaxleMerged gearbox and differential
transfer case · transmission · axle · clutch · flywheel · drive shaft · rear end · front end
Clear vocal expression
- rotationTurning on an axis
- pivotPoint of rotation
- swivelRotating connection point
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
tilt · misalignment · deflection · wobble · axis · flexibility · bend · play
Carry on person
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
- greaseThick oily lubricant
- vibrationRapid oscillating movement
failure · noise · clunk · binding · inspection · rebuild · kit · caps
coupling
Joint between systems
- driveshaftRotating rod transmitting torque
- crosspieceBeam connecting two elements
- yokeCrosspiece binding draft animals
spider · trunnion · bearings · pivot · linkage · gimbal · swivel · knuckle · ball-and-socket · connector
propeller shaft
Rod transmitting rotational power
- differentialRelative difference between things
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- powertrainVehicle propulsion system
transaxle · transfer case · transmission · axle · clutch · flywheel · drive shaft · rear end · front end · four-wheel drive
articulation
Clear vocal expression
oscillation · tilt · misalignment · deflection · wobble · axis · flexibility · bend · play · runout
wear
Carry on person
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
- greaseThick oily lubricant
vibration · failure · noise · clunk · binding · inspection · rebuild · kit · caps · service
- jointsknee, elbow, ankle, dovetail, wrist
- drivetrain partstransmission, driveshaft, gearbox, axle, differential
- machine partsgear, gears, cog, cogs, bolt
- mechanismsgear, gearbox, gear train, cog, pulleys
- power transmissiontransformer, transformers, drives, transmission lines, power lines
- Powertrainengine, transmission, drivetrain, motor, gearbox
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