Axle Assembly

Gone are the yesteryears when you still enjoyed simply constructed kiddo cars. Now, what used to be your cool kid stuff is already a real automobile, with all the accessories and pompous layout. It has wheels attached to an axle assembly, plus complete parts and systems that make it fully operational.

The axle assembly is the drive train part that takes the gross weight of your vehicle, together with its cargos, while bearing all the forces in your auto as you accelerate and brake. There are different types of axles according to structural features. The straight one is used in trains and in the rear axle assembly of heavy-duty vehicles. Meanwhile, the split-axle is used in passenger vehicles while the tandem axle is perfect for autos carrying greater weight. Axles can also be classified according to their drive. Front-wheel driven vehicles have transaxles, the combination of transmission and the front axle assembly. Rear-wheel driven ones, on the other hand, have a live axle. This axle receives rotational force from a driveshaft driven by the engine. There are also those considered dead or lazy axles, not parts of the drive train but are instead freely rotating.

With the important function the axle assembly plays in your vehicle, be it a rear or a front axle assembly, it is a must that you maintain it in good condition. When symptoms of axle damage are evident, check it at once and get a replacement when needed.

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