Your vehicle’s axle and CV joint components are integral to the performance and drivability of your vehicle. Front wheel drive vehicles use CV joints on the front axles. CV joints allow the axle to bend and change while accommodating the bounce of the wheels. The axle bears the weight of the vehicle while also being strong enough to sustain the forces from braking and accelerating. Over time and through normal use, your vehicle’s axle and CV joint components may require maintenance or replacement services.
There are signs to look for when determining when to schedule an inspection of your vehicle’s front axle, rear axle, and CV joints. Clunking or clicking noises are signs that a CV joint needs replacement. Vibrations during acceleration may indicate an axle issue depending on the layout of your vehicle. CV joints can go bad when the grease leaks out of a damaged CV boot. There are various determinants for how quickly your vehicle’s axle and CV joint components will degrade over time. If you would like to learn more about the intervals between repairs for front wheel drive axles, CV joints, U-joints, yokes, and other axle assembly components, contact us today.
Mike's Tire and Alignment proudly serves the Axle & CV Joint Repair needs of customers in Ottumwa, IA, Albia, IA, Bloomfield, IA, and surrounding areas.
Areas Served : Ottumwa, IA | Albia, IA | Bloomfield, IA | and surrounding areas
The CV axle is a stabilizing drive axle located between the drive wheels. Its role is to bear vehicle weight while working...
Approx. Time: 60 Minutes
CV axles were once primarily used on front-wheel drive vehicles. Today, CV axles are common on both front-wheel and rear-wheel...
CV joints connect the transmission to the wheels and are an important part of your vehicle’s drive axles. Each drive axle has two CV joints...
Your vehicle’s CV joints connect to the drive axles, which connect the transmission to the wheels...
Universal joints, often referred to as u-joints, are flexible couplings that serve an important role on your vehicle...
Driveshaft yokes are located on the ends of the driveshaft. One yoke connects the driveshaft to the rear of the vehicle...
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