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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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What is the joint that sits on the inside between the two u-joints called??? This is an aftermarket drive shaft by the way.
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IS that what they call a cardon or cardan joint?
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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Double Cardan joint
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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The centering ball?

Is there a zerk to grease it?
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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The centering ball?

Is there a zerk to grease it?
There is no zerk to grease it but it is squealing. I have it took apart can I replace it or just re grease it?
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That it is. A really strong axle and it can take some stupid angles. But you have to set it right for your regular driving.
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Originally Posted by medic_23387
What is the joint that sits on the inside between the two u-joints called??? This is an aftermarket drive shaft by the way.
I have seen it called a center yoke, and a coupling yoke.

The whole thing is a douple cardan joint.
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