Axle, & CV Joint Repair
When clicking or clunking sounds are heard in the CV joints, that is an indicator that they need to be replaced.
Repairing Axle, Driveshaft, and CV Joint
There are many components which are vital to the performance of your vehicle not to mention the lifespan. For rear-wheel drive cars, the driveshaft is what links the transmission to the rear axle differential. As the drive shaft turns, it connects through CV joints to convert the torque provided by the transmissions to turn the rear wheels.
Cars with front-wheel drive also use CV joints but rather than working with a driveshaft, they directly connect to transaxles to the drive wheels. They also provide flexibility to the transaxles as they shift and change as the vehicle moves over varying terrain. It is important to recognize the axle also supports the vehicles weight. Therefore, it is vital this component remain strong enough to handle the forces generated from acceleration and braking. Regardless of how careful the vehicle is driven, through normal wear and tear, any vehicle can have the axle, driveshaft and CV joints wear out, requiring replacement or maintenance.