When servicing a drive shaft, technician A says that its a good idea to tape the U-joint caps to prevent them from coming off. Technician B says that needle bearings are used with these type U-joints. Which technician is correct?

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Both technicians are correct. Taping the U-joint caps prevents them from coming off and potentially losing the needle bearings inside, which are indeed used in these types of U-joints.

When Servicing a Drive Shaft, Technician a Says That Its