Drive Axle

Drive axle issues?

When you are having trouble driving your vehicle or you hear odd clicking sounds coming from your wheels, then you may have a drive axle issue. The best thing to do is to stop into our shop Hartland Auto Service and get those noises checked out.

We are located in Elkhart IN and we are near you when you are in need of any car service work. It doesn’t take much to check out your drive axle or CV boots. So make your appointment today.

Check out our CV axle repair shop and see why were are the best in the area.

Drive axle replacement

If you think you are having trouble with your drive axle, then you need to stop in and let us take a look at it. The inspection will determine exactly what is wrong and identify what needs to be repaired or replaced.

However, if you have to replace the entire drive axle, you are going to be looking at paying quite a bit of money for the repair work and replacement. The total cost will depend on the make and model of your vehicle but you are looking at spending around $450 on the low end of the scale.

If you have a broken axle then repairing the problem is not going to do the job right. You will have to replace it.

Drive axle symptoms

Like anything mechanical or electrical in life, the drive axle will give you signs that there is a problem that you need to take care of. Some of these symptoms are the same as for the CV boot.

#1. Vibrations as you drive - These vibrations can grow worse when you accelerate

#2. Grease is showing - The CV boot is designed to keep the grease inside the drive shaft and keep that part lubricated. When that boot is ruptured then grease escapes and your drive shaft does not get lubricated. When you see grease it is time to repair the drive axle.

#3. Clicking or clunking sounds - When you hear these sounds it is time to take your vehicle to the CV axle repair shop.

#4. Worn-out joints - These will most likely have to be replaced if they are this bad.

What is a drive axle on a truck?

This essential part is basically the same as it is on a car. The drive axle is connected to the differential and it is in two parts. There is a left and a right side drive axle which help propel the truck either backward or forward.

The best axle repair shops in Elkhart

When you call Hartland Auto Service you are contacting one of the best axle repair shops in the city. We hire nothing but car service professionals to work on your car or truck.

The best thing to do when your vehicle is displaying drive axle symptoms or you want some preventive maintenance done is to call us today and schedule an appointment. You will be glad you did.