Can you extend a CV axle?
A CV axle or shaft has two constant-velocity or CV joints: inner and outer. A typical inner CV joint has three rollers on a tripod (spider) that can slide inside the CV joint housing, so the CV axle can extend or contract as needed.
When does a CV axle need to be replaced?
A CV axle is needed when a vehicle has an independent suspension on drive wheels. In an independent suspension, the left and right wheels move up and down following the road surface independently of each other.
How does a CV axle work on a front wheel drive car?
A typical inner CV joint has three rollers on a tripod (spider) that can slide inside the CV joint housing, so the CV axle can extend or contract as needed. Typical CV axle (shaft) of a front wheel drive car with a Rzeppa outer CV joint and closed tripod-style inner joint. The inner CV joint can work under small angle too.
What kind of joints does a CV axle have?
A CV axle or shaft has two constant-velocity or CV joints: inner and outer. A typical inner CV joint has three rollers on a tripod (spider) that can slide inside the CV joint housing, so the CV axle can extend or contract as needed. Typical CV axle (shaft) of a front wheel drive car with a Rzeppa outer CV joint and closed tripod-style inner joint.
How to replace front CV axle 07-17 Chevy Silverado?
Put that center bolt back on and tighten it to 156 foot-pounds. Torque your lug nuts to 110 foot-pounds using a crossing pattern. And then put that center cap back on.
What happens when a CV axle is worn out?
A CV axle that is excessively worn can produce a clunking or clicking noise when shifting between decelerating and accelerating. CV axles in some FWD, AWD and 4WD vehicles. If an inner joint is worn out or sticking, it can cause the vehicle to shake laterally (side to side) on acceleration.
How do you Torque an inner CV axle?
Position the inner CV axle joint and tighten the axle flange bolts by hand. Then torque the bolts down to 60 ft./lbs. Re-install the hub nut and torque it to 155 ft./lbs. Re-install the sway bar end link and torque the bolt to 31.8 to 44.8 ft./lbs.
A typical inner CV joint has three rollers on a tripod (spider) that can slide inside the CV joint housing, so the CV axle can extend or contract as needed. Typical CV axle (shaft) of a front wheel drive car with a Rzeppa outer CV joint and closed tripod-style inner joint. The inner CV joint can work under small angle too.
A CV axle or shaft has two constant-velocity or CV joints: inner and outer. A typical inner CV joint has three rollers on a tripod (spider) that can slide inside the CV joint housing, so the CV axle can extend or contract as needed. Typical CV axle (shaft) of a front wheel drive car with a Rzeppa outer CV joint and closed tripod-style inner joint.