Axle Shaft Replacement near Bel Air, Maryland

There are 50 RepairPal Certified locations for Axle Shaft Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

50 Results for Axle Shaft Replacement near Bel Air, Maryland

Axle Shaft Replacement can be completed at all of these locations, along with other repairs and services.

Harford County Transmissions & Automotive

4.6

(39)

2.46 mi

521 Underwood Ln

Bel Air, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Bay Area Point S Tire & Auto Service | Bel Air

4.7

(25)

4.51 mi

2468 East Churchville Road

Bel Air, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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Joppa Transmission & Auto Service

4.7

(16)

7.33 mi

604 Pulaski Highway

Joppa, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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Precision Tune Auto Care 050-28

4.3

(322)

9.99 mi

614 S Philadelphia Blvd

Aberdeen, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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High Voltage Automotive

4.9

(47)

10.45 mi

11242 Pulaski Highway

White Marsh, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Sound Solutions, Inc. | Specialty Shop - O.E. Electronics Repair

4.7

(15)

12.35 mi

10015 Harford Road

Parkville, MD

Closed

Opens 9:00 AM Mon

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Golden Ring Car & Truck Repair

4.3

(62)

13.42 mi

9728 Pulaski Hwy

Middle River, MD

Closed

Opens 8:30 AM Mon

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AutoStream Car Care - Parkville

4.6

(272)

13.86 mi

9126 Harford Rd

Parkville, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Haris Auto Center

4.8

(16)

15.32 mi

7600 Harford Road

Parkville, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Cliff's Direct Effect

4.8

(41)

15.63 mi

610 Stemmers Run Rd

Essex, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Vince's Auto Repair & Sales

4.4

(21)

15.79 mi

6621 Belair Rd.

Baltimore, MD

Closed

Opens 9:00 AM Sat

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Precision Tune Auto Care - 050-12

4.5

(1065)

16.08 mi

11015 York Rd

Hunt Valley, MD

Closed

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Axle Shaft Replacement

How are front axle issues diagnosed?

Diagnosis starts with a visual inspection and test drive. If symptoms point to a faulty front axle, the axle will be inspected for damage, and the CV axles will be replaced. If the visual inspection revealed torn CV boots, but no damage is evident to the CV gears, the CV boot may be replaced. For straight axles, the wheels may be turned by hand before removing the axle for inspection. The bearing and axle will be examined, and if damage is present where the axle meets the bearing, they must both be replaced. A warped straight axle is diagnosed using a straight edge, and can be evident from wear patterns.

How is a front axle replaced?

For CV axles, the wheel, axle nut or axle bolt, brake caliper, brake caliper mounting bracket, and brake rotor must be removed. Then, the most advantageous suspension component is disconnected from the steering knuckle to allow the CV axle to slide free from the bearing and hub assembly. The CV axle is then removed from the transmission or differential, and the new shaft will be installed in the reverse order. For straight axles, removal of all the same components is necessary, with the addition of the differential cover. This cover must be removed to disconnect the drive axle from the differential. The differential will be cleaned, inspected and resealed when the new axles are installed.

RepairPal recommendations for front axle issues

We recommend following the manufacturer's maintenance schedule. Changing the differential oil for straight axles is the single most important maintenance task for this part, and the most often overlooked.

What to look out for when dealing with front axle issues

For both types of front axle, the amount of free-play in the wheel can be an indicator of a failed wheel bearing, which may cause damage to the axle if the vehicle is driven.