Universal joint (U-joint)

In Spanish the standard term is Cruceta, and in Brazil Cruzeta. Depending on the country it is also called Cruzeta.

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Transmission & drivetrain · Sheet 64 / 111

Universal joint (U-joint)

Spanish: Cruceta · Portuguese: Cruzeta
2 different names
Mexico
Cruceta
Central America
Cruceta
Panama
Cruceta
Colombia
Cruceta
Venezuela
Cruceta
Ecuador
Cruceta
Peru
Cruceta
Bolivia
Cruceta
Argentina
Cruceta
Chile
Cruceta
Uruguay
Cruceta
Spain
Cruceta
Brazil
Cruzeta
What it does

Articulación del cardán que permite cambios de ángulo.

When to replace it

Golpe metálico al arrancar o frenar, juego, óxido en las tapas, chillido.

Technical sheet available in Spanish only for now.

Other parts in the same system: Transmission & drivetrain

Transmission / gearbox Caja de cambios 5 names Differential Diferencial Driveshaft Eje cardán 4 names Clutch Embrague 4 names CV joint / CV axle Junta homocinética 6 names Center Bearing Support Soporte Balero Cardan 9 names
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