Questions tagged [axle]
A shaft that intercepts the center of a wheel or gear, usually referring a shaft attached to the wheels on the bottom of a car, truck, or other vehicle.
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Car being towed on a flatbed truck was improperly secured - what damages to look out for?
Had this car towed on a flatbed truck, but it was improperly secured. Did not know that the hauler was not doing it right at that time or else I would have intervened.
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CV boot been leaking grease for 3-4 months, no clicking, only vibration at speed. Grease, or Replace?
Neighbor says his car has been leaking grease from the CV boot for several months now, has been vibrating at 25 mph- 50ish, only when accelerating.
(NO clicking on turns, or otherwise.)
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Neighbor's car started vibrating at low speeds (25-35 mph). CV boot is leaking grease, could it be a bad axle?
He says it's been leaking grease from the boot for a month or two now.
Vibration lessens as speed picks up.
2007 Camry, 160k.
Could it be unbalanced wheels, alignment, bad axle?
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Cv axles and ball joints replacement is it the brakes, ball joint, axle nut but what else im at a stand still?
2004 Subaru impreza outback rs sport axle and ball joint replacement what else needs to be loosened to get axle and bj out?
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Intermittent vibrations
2015 CX-5 FWD @ 185k miles. I owned it since 180k miles (dont have history).
PROBLEM:
Vibrations at low speeds can be recreated all the time:
Loading the engine (accelerate from a stop) AND
Going ...
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Car pulls left, rattles very hard, steering wheel not straight when going straight
I recently noticed several problems with my 2019 Diesel Land cruiser J150 (called Prado elsewhere):
When I go straight and let go of the steering it goes left fairly hard, have to constantly apply ...
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Part compatibility
I need to change the Right hand drive shaft of a 2010 nissan juke, i looked up the part number online and found it,
the part that is online is slightly different in looks to the original in the car,
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Transit Mk7 Rear Hub won't go onto axle
I'm changing my rear brake discs and pads on my 2013 Transit Mk7. It's a FWD, SWB, 100T280.
I'm on the first wheel (left side rear), I've gone to put the hub back on with the new disc attached, it won'...
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1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Axle Part Identification
I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Loredo. Looking under the driver side rear, I noticed a detached tube dangling. One end of the tube is connected to a saturated/leaking box on the axle and I'm not ...
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Cause of weird wheel failure on homemade utility trailer
I have a homemade utility trailer that's made from an old car or truck axle. I inherited it from my late father-in-law who bought it off a guy in his neighborhood and I've been using for over 15 years....
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The short axle slides in and out of the gear easily by hand
Replaced my driver's side axle / driveshaft with a new one after I started getting vibrations while accelerating. Solved the vibration problem, but a few hundred kilometers later my gear box seized up....
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Rumbling noise/feeling when driving
2003 Honda Civic LX
I was recently in an accident with my vehicle, and when I drove it back from the shop, I noticed a rumbling feeling that becomes more intense as I go faster.
The only thing damaged ...
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Problem with left rear axle on crashed 2003 Honda Pilot
The other night I slid my car into a curb after sliding on ice, I am not quite sure what I did to my back left wheel and axle. Please help me figure out what new parts I need.
I have attached pictures ...
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How to remove front axle?
I want to replace a torn boot on my car's left front axle. In most of the videos I've watched a pry bar is used to remove the front axle. However, the service manual says to first remove the right ...
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What are reasons axle shafts/struts frequently break?
First to make sure I'm using the correct terminology: for a manual transmission, front-wheel drive Mk4 2004 Volkswagen Jetta, are axle shaft / drive axle / CV axle the same thing?
I have been ...
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Theoretical AWD question
Don't know if this is a right place to ask this.
So I know there's a difference between 4WD and AWD, and the difference being AWD has equal power distribution between front and rear axles right while ...
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Grinding in Neutral After Changing Outer CV Joint
2010 Fiat Ducato x250 Multijet 120 2.3L with 6 speed manual
Summary: I replaced the outer CV joint on the driver's side and now there is a grinding noise in neutral that goes away when I press in the ...
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Vibrations when accelerating between 80 - 110 kph
2010 Fiat Ducato x250 2.3L Turbo Diesel
When accelerating between 80-110 kph the vehicle shakes. The vehicle is completely fine below 80 kph and above 110 kph. The strength of the shaking is directly ...
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ABS using both ABS magnetic ring + ABS toothed ring?
My SUV a Mazda CX9 2008 needs a rear bearing replacement, so picked up a rather budget wheel hub as the vehicle is close to retirement anyway.
The vehicle has ABS, and the rear axle has the ABS ...
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Weight capacity of a 1-1/4" trailer axle?
I just got a used trailer, it has a 1-1/4" square dropped axle. The seller said it was good for a 3500lb capacity, and that it was a solid core. I'm skeptical of that.
How do I tell what the true ...
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Should you break loose an axle nut with the wheel on the ground?
I've seen in a video the advice to leave the wheel in contact with the ground to prevent rotation while breaking loose the axle nut. The specific example I saw jacked the car up and then lowered it ...
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Rear suspension looks funny after axle replacement
I have just had the rear axle replaced for my Skoda Roomster. This is how it looks now; another photo can be found below.
I have an impression that the rear suspension now looks different than it used ...
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How is the axle held in at the transmission ('88 Accord)?
I'm attempting to change a CV boot on my 1988 Accord. To do this I must remove the axle.
I've remove the wheel, hub and suspension and so have the outer-side of the axle exposed.
But how do I remove ...
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What is axle tramp?
I saw this on the Grand Tour and here's another video of a severe case of axle tramp.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVQ5iZQTQJI
Why does this happen? Apparently, it is more likely on a vehicle ...
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Volvo S40 seemingly transmission failure
I've got a Volvo S40, 2.4L, automatic, model year 2007, with 95k kms.
Lately I had my front axle replaced because I had significant vibration at specific speeds. I've also got serviced (oil, filters),...
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Is car axle and shocks for SUV/pickups and sedans so different?
Over here we have regular roads and highways, but there are tons of potholes everywhere. The potholes aren't huge (if I hit any of them, the car frame won't touch the road), but there are many.
Many ...
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Chains hanging from rear axle of trucks
I often see trucks (school buses, ambulances, sometimes dump trucks) which have metal chains hanging off the rear axle, on either side of the differential. What are these for?
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Honda Accord 8th Generation clicking on turn
I have had clicking during turning with Honda Accord for three years. It's frequency of noise does increase year from year. Brought to new mechanic one year again. He did say, eventually "axle", ...
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How long does it take to wear out cv joint boot?
What is the recommended time to replace CV Axle on Chevrolet Suburban?
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How to raise front of car safely?
i need to get under front of car for oil change and some exhaust work.
Do I just put front on axle stands and what do I do about back tyres?
The might roll either way right? so do I put chock ...
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What causes rear axle shaft breakages in heavily loaded trucks on uphill shifts?
Where I come from the ISUZU FSR 33H is the preferred truck for transporting heavy construction materials. The truck is capable of hauling loads in the order of 6 to 7 tonnes. However I cannot help but ...
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Audi front axle buzzing/humming sound
I have this weird buzzing sound with my 2008 Audi A4 (B8) coming - probably - from the front axle. First I thought it was the engine or exhaust making this sound, but the sound is not dependent on ...
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What could cause a clicking/popping noise when driving straight? (video)
Car is automatic front wheel drive Toyota.
The sound comes on light-medium acceleration from speeds 15-35mph even when driving straight and it sounds just like a bad CV joint. In the video I have ...
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Can't get shaft into transmission
I have a 2WD drive 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 2.4... I have been frustrated trying to get this part in for 2 days. I am trying to replace my CV axle but for the life of me, I cannot get this shaft ...
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Toyota Camry 1996 - Axles failing every 5 to 6 years, is that expected?
We bought our 1996 Camry in 2000. A year later the axles started to fail so we replaced them in 2001. Then those failed and were replaced in 2006. Those then failed and were replaced in 2012. Now ...
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Are exploding axles common?
I just got my '99 Subaru Foresters front CV axles both replaced two weeks ago, but just this last Friday while I was driving home one of the new axles "exploded". I'm wondering if that's something ...
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Does the 2008 Chevy Malibu need different driver/passenger axles?
Engine is 2.4 L4 (Non-Hybrid)
I ordered two axles from a site that said the axle fit both the front right and left.
Here is the part:
CONSTANT VELOCITY DRIVE AXLE - CARDONE SELECT [NEW] Part ...
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Does replacing axel cvs imply replacing the cv boots as well?
I got an estimate for replacing my cv axels today and I was wondering if this job includes replacing the cv boots. I am not knowledge on this subject, so this may be a dumb question, but are cv boots ...
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i replaced cv axle but still making squealing noises
i have a 2005 hyundai sonata. Can a cv axle made for anti lock brakes be used on my car if i dont anti lock brakes? friend installed anyway.
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Damaged axle spline
Because my car made some weird noises I decided to replace the matching CV joint. After removing it (I needed several sharp hammer blows) I discovered that the spline of the axle shaft was damaged.
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Rear Axle Damaged
I have a 2011 Chevrolet Beat (both Petrol/LPG version). It has a long history of uneven wear and tear in the rear tyre which neither the tyre companies are ready to accept nor Chevrolet. I am trying ...
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Are the axles on a cargo trailer supposed to be visibly bent?
Looking forward to buy a new cargo trailer so I could convert it to a camper. I was wondering, when I check the axles should I see them perfectly straight with the naked eye?
Is there a way I could ...
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Possible causes of rotational axle play and rattling
Car is a 2007 Saturn Aura AT
A while ago I ran into a large rock with my passenger front wheel, insurance paid for the apparent damage but about a week later I started feeling rattling from that ...
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Tool for stubborn CV axle
I'm trying to remove a particularly stubborn half-axle from an Audi A3 8P (2011). From what I understand, the process should be:
Loosen axle bolt from initial position while vehicle on the ground
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Noisy Hub - Does the EVP cover it?
Not a mechanic, but I've changed hubs before, so I know the sound when one is starting to go out. Ours is, but the real question is "Is it covered?" We have a vehicle protection policy and part of ...
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Adapting transmission half axles: best way to?
The car I'm rebuilding (Skoda Estelle/120, 70's, RWD, rear-mounted engine), uses half axles for the transmission, that goes inside housing elements (thick "pipes"). These axles uses pin-and-guiding ...
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What to do about this rust on trailer wheel, suspension and part of axle?
I'm working on my 9 year old box trailer (a Lynton Loadtrekker), replacing the rotten plywood floor.
There is some rust - see the pictures below. I think this is a torsion bar suspension system (...
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Are portal axels the best option to maximize clearance?
I want to slightly lift my truck, say, 2017 Ford F450 Platinum, but not ridiculously, just practically. I'm not seeking out obstacles to conquer. I just want to have an advantage in those cases (...
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Why do multi-axle vehicles have "innie" and "outie" wheel hubs?
Observe these multi-axled vehicles:
See how their wheels are either "innie" (stick inwards) or "outies" (prodtrude outwards).
Why is this?
I note that in 3-axle (6-wheel) vehicles in particular, ...
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2007 Escalade - grease on front axle
07 Escalade 6.2L AWD
I had the front RH wheel off and saw this:
Is the grease from the wheel bearing, or the axle? Can this sort of thing be repacked, or should I replace the axle (and/or bearing)? ...
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