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CV Joints — How they work and how they fail
Learn how CV joints work, why they’re used, and how they fail A constant velocity, or CV joint, is a flexible joint used on a half-shaft drive axle to allow for up and down and left and right turning movements while still providing rotational power to the wheels. CV joints are often used instead of universal joints on both front and rear-wheel drive vehicles because they offer a greater range of flex. Good so far, but how do CV joints work? I’ll explain how they can transfer torque while still … Read More
What is a CV joint?
How is a CV joint different than a U-joint? Why use a CV joint instead of a U-joint? A CV joint is commonly used on front wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) cars and trucks. Constant velocity (CV) joints are used on each end of a drive shaft to allow the drive shaft to supply rotating power to the wheels yet allow the drive shaft to move up and down as the vehicle goes over bumps. CV joints also allow the drive shaft to supply power to front wheels, … Read More