How much does it cost to replace a CV axle?
How much does it cost to replace a CV axle?
In a typical small or medium front-wheel drive car, replacing one front CV axle with an aftermarket part costs from $180 to $410. OEM parts are more expensive, but the OEM quality is often better.
What is a CV axle in a car?
What is a CV axle? It’s a shaft with constant-velocity (CV) joints that transfers the rotating torque to one of the drive wheels in a car. It might also be called a half shaft or drive shaft. A typical front-wheel drive car has two CV axles (CV shafts), one at each front wheel.
What kind of CV joint does front wheel drive car have?
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. The design of outer CV-joint allows it to transfer the rotation motion at greater angles.
In a typical small or medium front-wheel drive car, replacing one front CV axle with an aftermarket part costs from $180 to $410. OEM parts are more expensive, but the OEM quality is often better.
What happens when a CV axle goes bad?
If a bad CV axle is not replaced in time, it might separate or jam while driving resulting in a safety hazard. In cars and SUVs with a transversely mounted engine, one of the CV axles is longer (typically the right side), and includes a hanger bearing.
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 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.
