CV & Drive Axle

This is a brief description of the most common axle design:

Drive/CV Axle:

Put very simply, a drive axle is one that is driven by the engine. Usually found in modern front-wheel-drive cars, a drive axle is split between two half axles, with differential and universal joints between each. Each half axle is connected to the wheel by a third joint – the constant velocity (CV) joint – that will allow free movement of each of the wheels. This joint will allow the shaft to rotate, and transmit power at a constant speed without a significant increase in heat and friction. CV joints are usually trustworthy, but, as is the case for all of your car’s moving equipment, they do require you to have regular inspections. A simple way for you to tell if you need to see us for axle repair is to go out to a large area (like an empty parking lot) and drive slowly in tight circles. If you hear a cracking or clicking, you have a worn joint; it needs to be repaired immediately.

We can have you back to the road, “click-free” in no time!