Axles are an essential component of your vehicle. The axle is a rod or shaft that rotates the wheels and supports your vehicle’s weight. Every vehicle needs axles to operate properly since the axles conduct power that provides momentum for the wheels to turn. There are many components that can cause strain on your vehicle’s axle, such as clocking many kilometres, dealing with potholes and poor road conditions, and hauling heavy loads. Your axle should be monitored for misalignment and straightened overtime so that your vehicle is operating efficiently.
Common signs of a damaged axle?
- Wobbly wheels
- Steering is less responsive and not level while driving
- The steering wheel is slow to return to centre after making a turn
- Vibrations in your wheel that increases at higher speeds
- Pulling to the left or the right while driving