Axles (also known as driveshafts) transmit torque from the transmission to the wheels. Without them, you'll go nowhere. Sometimes both of them transmit torque-like in limited-slip differential ...

Conventional wisdom typically sets no time or mileage interval to replace drive-axle boots, which are more commonly known as CV-joint boots (“CV” being short for “constant velocity”). Although they ...

CV (constant velocity) boot replacement is an important maintenance task that keeps your vehicle’s axles in good working order. But how much does it actually cost to have this repair done? The price ...

The constant velocity, or CV, joint lives only as long as its grease. A blown rubber boot combined with velocity can spin grease out and let in road crud. A telltale clik-clik-clik means it’s already ...

A number of drivers think understanding car parts is the work of a mechanic. However, acquainting yourself with some easy to replace parts saves you money and probably being cheated by unprofessional ...

Q: I have an older Lincoln Navigator and it has a CV boot that is leaking grease. I took it to two shops and they both want to replace the axle, not the boot. Is this necessary? A: Making some ...

As a car owner, your routine automobile maintenance items should include changing the engine oil, windshield wiper blade replacement, and tire rotation. In addition, some auto parts, like engine hoses ...

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...