Axle Repair

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What is an axle?

An axle is a load-bearing component that connects the vehicle wheels together on both sides. An integral structural component as important as brakes or tires, axles maintain the position of the wheels relative to one other and to the vehicle and bear the weight of the vehicle and its cargo.

What could possibly go wrong with an axle?

They can get bent or broken. A drive axle tube can be damaged by a bearing failure and may need to be replaced. Since some vehicle manufacturers combine the transmission and the axle to create a transaxle, repairs can be more complicated. Also, an axle is often connected to the wheel with a CV joint, and a CV joint boot, or protective covering, may eventually crack or leak.