Axle Shafts: Description

Axle shafts transfer power from transaxle to the front wheels. Axle shaft consists of axle shaft and flexible Constant Velocity (CV) joint at each end. Inner CV joint is bolted or splined to transaxle. Outer CV joint is splined to the front hub assembly.

Inner and outer CV joints are enclosed by a CV joint boot. Boot maintains lubrication in CV joint and prevents contamination of CV lubricant. Boots must be replaced if cracked, torn or damaged. Inner CV joint can be repaired without replacing assembly as outer CV joint must be replaced as an assembly.