Can a broken axle cause a car to stop?
If your vehicle is equipped with a four-wheel drive system, you may find that it no longer operates correctly. A faulty axle shaft can also cause the outer break seal to leak, causing the break drum to end up coated in oil from the gears and dust from the brakes.
What are the signs of a broken axle?
There are several different signs that might pop up to indicate you’ve bent or broken an axle shaft. A slight wobbling in your shaft while driving is the most obvious, and will probably be the first major clue that there’s a problem.
Can a bent axle cause a car to deflect?
Though the shaft’s wobbling might not always be obvious at the start, a bent axle will also often cause a visible deflection in the mounting of the tires. Though you may not feel a difference in how the vehicle handles, other drivers or people outside the vehicle may notice the wobble visibly.
How can I tell if my axle is bent?
A good way to check to see if you have a bent axle but aren’t feeling vibrations or noticing other trouble is to simply remove your wheels and brake hardware and do a spot check on the axles themselves.
When does a CV axle become loose and click?
When CV axles become excessively worn, the constant velocity joints will become loose and click when turning or accelerating. The clicks may become louder or more pronounced during sharper and faster turns and will be heard on the side with the faulty CV shaft.
Can a cracked CV boot cause axle failure?
A torn or cracked CV boot will leak grease that ends up tossed around while the axle turns. A leaky boot will eventually lead to CV joint failure, as dirt and debris will get into the boot and damage the joint.
What is the purpose of the axle joint?
They serve the purpose of transferring power from the vehicle’s transmission and differential to the wheels to drive the vehicle forward. They have a greased flexible joint that allows the axle to flex according to road conditions, with minimal effect on power delivery.