F 150 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2010)
Universal Joint: Description and Operation
Universal Joints
U-joints have the following features:
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Lubed-for-life design and require no lubrication
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Equipped with nylon thrust washers (located at each base of the bearing cup) which control end play, position the needle bearing and improve
grease movement
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Held in place by snap rings
The U-joints allow the speeding up and slowing down of the driveshafts as the angularity of the driveshaft changes.