Will the Verna's universal joint cause deviation if it's broken?
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The vehicle will deviate if the universal joint is broken. Here are the specific details about the universal joint: 1. The universal joint transmission device is installed between the transmission output shaft and the drive axle main reducer input shaft; 2. Front-engine front-wheel-drive vehicles omit the drive shaft, and the universal joint is installed between the front axle half-shaft, which is responsible for both driving and steering, and the wheel. Additional information: 1. Non-constant velocity universal joint: When the angle between the two shafts connected by the universal joint is greater than zero, the output shaft and input shaft transmit motion with a varying instantaneous angular velocity ratio, but the average angular velocity is equal; 2. Quasi-constant velocity universal joint: Refers to a universal joint that transmits motion with equal instantaneous angular velocity at the designed angle and with approximately equal instantaneous angular velocity at other angles; 3. Constant velocity universal joint: A universal joint where the connected output shaft and input shaft always transmit motion with equal instantaneous angular velocity.
Last time I had a universal joint issue with my Verna, the car did feel like it was pulling to one side. The universal joint is crucial in the drivetrain as it connects the driveshaft to the wheels, and if it fails, it can affect power delivery. When the universal joint is severely worn, the rotation speeds of the left and right wheels may become inconsistent, causing the car to pull to one side. I remember the steering wheel felt particularly heavy, and there was a 'clunking' noise when turning. Don't ignore this situation—get the driveshaft, CV boot, and other components checked immediately. Otherwise, not only will the pulling issue persist, but other parts could also get damaged, driving up repair costs significantly.
