Driveline System: U-joints

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The CV and U-joints are installed new with the driveshaft.

The front and rear CV joints are:

lubricated with a special lubricant and require no additional lubrication.

The center U-joints are:

a lubed-for-life design that requires no periodic lubrication.
equipped with nylon thrust washers located at the base of each bearing cup which control end play, position the needle bearings and improve grease movement.