7980 S Broadway
Littleton, CO
303.515.7308
Most stores are open nights and weekends
| Day(s) | Hours |
|---|---|
| MON-FRI: | 7:00am-7:00pm |
| SAT: | 7:00am-6:00pm |
| SUN: | 9:00am-5:00pm |
7980 S Broadway
Littleton, CO
303.515.7308
Most stores are open nights and weekends
| Day(s) | Hours |
|---|---|
| MON-FRI: | 7:00am-7:00pm |
| SAT: | 7:00am-6:00pm |
| SUN: | 9:00am-5:00pm |
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MAINTAIN YOUR POWER WITH FIRESTONE.
A drive shaft is a mechanical rotating tube that transfers torque from a vehicle’s transmission to the differential of a vehicle. Drive shafts transfer a tremendous amount of torque and load with twisting force and high speed vibrations. Drive shafts must remain light weight, strong and vibration free to power your vehicle smoothly.
In rear-wheel drive vehicles you will find one or two long drive shafts that runs the length of the vehicle from the transmission to the rear differential. In this scenario it is the drive shaft that is going to transfer power from the engine, though the transmission, and down the length of the car to the rear differential, to make the back drive wheels turn.
To increase drive shaft flexibility, in most rear-wheel drive vehicles you will find U-joints (also known as universal joints) at both ends of the drive shaft. These U-joints will fail on high mileage vehicles and should be replaced when vibrations are detected at high speeds.
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, there may be a problem with your drive shaft or your drive shaft’s U joint connection:
A vehicle’s drive shaft and U joints don’t have a natural shelf life, so the amount of time between drivetrain services and drive shaft services will largely vary depending on the climate and conditions of your driving.
That said, since your vehicle cannot operate without a drive shaft, we highly recommend bringing your vehicle in to a Firestone Complete Auto Care store for adriveshaft shop service at the first signs of unnatural vibration, clunking, or squeaking.
For more information about drive shafts, U joints, and whether or not it’s time to get yours looked at, contact a Firestone Complete Auto Care tire and auto service professional anytime online, by phone, or at in person at one of our 1,700-plus Firestone Complete Auto Care store locations.
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