Can I drive with a bad axle?

If your axles are failing, you’ll still technically be able to drive your car. This is very risky, though, as they could completely fail at any point. When your axle fails, it’s possible that you’ll lose control of the car, possibly causing an accident or crashing.

Where is the differential located in a front wheel drive car?

Front wheel drive vehicles tend to have the engine crankshaft and the gearbox shafts transverse, and with the pinion on the end of the main-shaft of the gearbox and the differential enclosed in the same housing as the gearbox. There are individual drive-shafts to each wheel.

How to replace a front axle shaft seal?

If you have ever owned a GM four wheel drive vehicle then there is a good chance you have had a front axle shaft seal leak. We replaced the RH output shaft seal on a Tahoe but it is the same for Silverado, Sierra,Suburban and Yukon. Part one shows details on the tear down and part two with guide you through the reassembly. Loading…

What kind of front axles are at Denny’s?

Denny’s Driveshafts offers a wide selection of 4×4 Front Axle Shafts and related parts for most of the popular GM 8.5 inch, D44, D50 and D60 front ends as well as others for CHEVY, GM, DODGE, FORD, JEEP and SCOUT four wheel drive front ends.

How are two drive shafts connected in a differential?

There are individual drive-shafts to each wheel. A differential consists of one input (the drive shaft) and two outputs, which are connected to the two drive wheels; however the rotations of the drive wheels are coupled to each other by their connection to the roadway.

Why do I need a front wheel drive axle?

Front wheel drive vehicles originally used axles with a cross shaped metal pivot between two carriers like on four-wheel drive vehicles. These early front axles could not apply consistent torque to the wheels, leading to power loss. The most common problem for CV axles comes when you have cracked or loose CV boots.

What does it mean to drive on a CV axle?

You might not know what a CV axle is, but you’ll notice when you’re driving on a bad one. Put simply, it is an axle that can transfer torque at an angle thanks to CV (constant velocity) joints. What is a CV joint? It is a joint consisting of steel balls held in place by a cage.

Where can I find the dimensions of an axle?

The dimensions and spline counts of each axle as well as universal joint part numbers can be found on each page. Please be sure to measure carefully before ordering. U-Joints, Seals, Ball Joints, Steering Knuckle Parts, Yokes, Nuts and more.

Can I drive with a bad axle?