Cars are simple but quite complex in nature, to some road users and cars owner's it's just a case of having an engine fitted to an automobile and Va Alaa all is well and good the car is moving and good to go but that is really not the case. for the engine to adequately propel the car it has to rely on other components to keep this momentum going, how about the suspension system that keeps the car stable on the road, and then the electrical components that also ensure the engine comes to life all these and lots more are what ensures your car is a moving machine on the road.
Now let's take a dive at the CV Joints.
Without deviating that much this post is aimed at taking a look at one of the vital but yet overlooked components of a car drive train system matter of factually that particular component that does the finishing, that is ensuring that power from your transmissions is transferred adequately to the wheels we are talking about the CV JOINTS, lets try to make some sense here hope you are still with me ?
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DO YOU KNOW WHAT ENABLES YOU TURN YOUR CAR FRONT WHEELS EVEN WHEN YOU ARE IN MOTION?
Sounds weird though but that is what the CV JOINT AXLE is all about.
WHAT IS A CV JOINT AXLE?
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In simple terms constant velocity joints CV for short is that vital component in an automobile drive shaft that enables it transmit power to the wheels via a variable angle while at constant rotational speed, in other words, the CV joint axle ensures that the rotational movement of the wheels while steering the car in motion does not interfere with the ample distribution of power to the wheels.
HOW DOES THE CV JOINT WORK.
As stated above the workings of a CV joint is simple and straight it ensures that adequate power is transferred from the drive shaft to the wheels while making sure that the wheels are able to turn at any angle even at high speed.
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HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR CAR HAS A BAD CV JOINT AXLE.
CV joints are mechanical components of an automobile and as such do not rely on electrical diagnosis to know when they go bad.for very savvy car owners and drivers it all about the power of observation and some bit of symptoms and physical inspection to really know when the CV JOINT is nearing its last days.
Let's quickly outline the few signs and symptoms that can really tell if you have bad CV joints.
1. INCREASED VIBRATIONS
Increased vibrations while driving is a clear sign of a bad or worn out CV joint axle this occurs as a result of the drive shaft imbalance within its position which ultimately affects its rotation and hence results in the increased vibrations.
2. RATTLING AND CLICKING SOUND WHILE TURNING.
There is a general consensus that this sort of symptom has to do with a bad or faulty drive shaft. but in the actual sense, it's more about the CV Axle given its connection to the drive shaft
When a CV joint is worn either mildly or porously the resultant effect becomes the rattling or clicking noise usually experienced while initiating a turn.
3. I SEE GREASE AROUND MY TIRES
When a CV joint is showing signs of wear there likely going to be traces of grease on the inner tires or hub, this is simply as a result of the broken or leaked booths use in covering the inner parts of the CV joints at this point its best to carry out an inspection to ascertain the extent of damage.
In the words of YOUR MECHANIC " CV axles serve as the final link between the engine and the wheels, they serve the important function of transferring the torque from the drive train to the vehicle's wheel in order to move the vehicle"
WHAT DO I DO WHEN MY CV JOINTS GO BAD?
Driving with bad CV joints could be quite an uncomfortable and hazardous undertaking given its vulnerability to eventual damage which might occur in an unpleasant scenario. the best bet at this point to have it replaced outrightly for better performance.
Hope this piece of information has helped.
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