Axle Shaft Replacement near Elkin, North Carolina

There are 23 RepairPal Certified locations for Axle Shaft Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

23 Results for Axle Shaft Replacement near Elkin, North Carolina

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

Christian Brothers Automotive- Robinhood

4.8

(93)

25.7 mi

5262 Fleetwood Circle

Winston Salem, NC

Closed

Opens 7:00 AM Fri

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Meineke Car Care #2731

4.6

(19)

25.8 mi

3384 W Us Highway 421

Wilkesboro, NC

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Fri

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SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service - Winston-Salem

4.3

(19)

29.02 mi

112 University Center Drive

Winston Salem, NC

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Fri

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Midas - Winston Salem

4.3

(40)

29.63 mi

7831 North Point Boulevard

Winston Salem, NC

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Fri

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Rattle And Hum Automotive

4.8

(116)

32.5 mi

894 N Liberty St

Winston-Salem, NC

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Fri

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Precision Tune Auto Care - 059-18

4.1

(684)

32.62 mi

1529 Peters Creek Pkwy

Winston-Salem, NC

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Fri

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Affordable Motors

4.9

(30)

34.76 mi

3229 Old Lexington Road

Winston Salem, NC

Closed

Opens 9:00 AM Fri

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Meineke - 2394

4.4

(160)

37.04 mi

5267 Neal Trail Drive

Walkertown, NC

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Fri

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Blue Ridge Tire & Brake

4.8

(32)

39.9 mi

562 South Main Street

Jefferson, NC

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Fri

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Troutman Auto Care

4.9

(21)

40.12 mi

133 North Main Street

Troutman, NC

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Fri

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Tire Max Total Car Care #6022

4.5

(72)

44.46 mi

7705 North Carolina 68

Stokesdale, NC

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Fri

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Treadz

4.9

(9)

45.63 mi

2118 Charlotte Highway

Mooresville, NC

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Fri

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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.