Posted on 11/27/2023
Imagine a world where your car's wheels just limped along the road, solely dependent on their roundness to roll you to your destination. Sounds incredible, right? That's because we often overlook the silent powerhouse responsible for converting engine power into wheel movement – the axle. The Backbone of Vehicle Mobility At its core, an axle is a rod or shaft that connects the wheels of your vehicle. But it's not just a passive piece of metal - it's the crucial link in the chain that transmits power from your car's engine to its wheels. Without it, your wheels would be lifeless disks, unable to respond to your steering wheel's commands or the demands of an incline. In vehicles with front-wheel drive, the axles are part of a complex system involving CV joints (constant-velocity joints) that allow for flexibility as you steer ... read more