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Drive Axle Service Sacramento

The component that connects the two wheels on your vehicle together in back and in front is the drive axle. This is a load element that maintains the position of the wheel relative to the body of the vehicle and to each other. The construction of the drive axle depends on what the vehicle is being used for. Traditional drive axles are used for general consumer use. Off road vehicles and trucks have axles that maintain the positions of the wheels while under heavy stress, which makes them ideal for supporting heavy loads. The drive axle of a vehicle has to bear the acceleration forces between the vehicle and the ground and support the weight of the vehicle and its cargo, regardless of what kind of vehicle it is.

Axle Inspections

When it comes to axle inspection, ProTech Drive Axle Service Sacramento is your best source for knowledgeable and professional drive axle service. You can rest assured that when bring your vehicle to us that your vehicle that transports you and your family will be secure and safe.

The engine drives your drive axle. Usually found in vehicles that have front wheel drive, it is divided among two half axles with universal joints and a differential between them. Each half axle is connected to the wheel by a third joint, known as the CV (constant velocity) joint. This permits the wheels to rotate freely. This CV joint permits the shaft to rotate, which transmits constant speed power without a significant increase in heat and friction. These CV joints need to be inspected regularly.

You can check them by driving slowly in tight circles in a location such as parking lot and if you hear a cracking or clicking noise your CV joint is worn and need to be immediately serviced. ProTech Drive Axle Service Sacramento can handle this problem.

The drive axle is simply the component that transfers the power from your engine to your wheels. Repetitive squealing, grinding, vibrating, shaking, or ticking might all of problems with you CV joint and drive axle. These sighs might worsen or get louder while you are decelerating or accelerating when driving around bends or turns. The best thing to do is to detect the problems before they get serious. Then take your vehicle to ProTech Auto Service to have your drive axle serviced.

There are many different major systems that have to work together flawlessly in order for the horsepower from your engine to get to the ground effectively. This transfer of power is facilitated by the CV joint and the drive axle. They are intended to transfer the maximum amount of power with minimum losses. The CV joint permits the movement in the drive axle. A rubber boot covers the CV joint in order to keep it safe from object coming into contact with it and free of debris. However, moving parts degrade, lubricants lose viscosity, and rubber breaks down over time. Whenever your vehicle requires any form kind of CV joint or drive axle service, come to ProTech Drive Axle Service Sacramento for our expertise in CV joint and drive axle service.

Have Your CV Joint and Drive Axle Serviced

Having your CV joint and drive axle regularly serviced will ensure that your premium vehicle has the ability to do everything you want. Keeping your vehicle in the best possible will ensure you safety and the best possible fuel economy and performance. You need an auto shop that knows how to keep your vehicle in the best possible condition. Here at ProTech Auto in Sacramento, we have ASE certified automotive technicians and the right specialty tools to service your CV joint and drive axle quickly and correctly.

A drive axle is simply the component that transfers the power from the engine the drive wheels. Typically, the it requires little attention and will last a very long time. However, much the same as any moving part and eventually will need to be replaced. You should have our ASE certified automotive technicians chick your drive axle regularly for any problem rather than waiting until it goes bad. At ProTech Drive Axle Service Sacramento we can save you money and time by simply catching this problem early.

Family Owned & Operated Auto Service Business in Sacramento, CA

We are a family owned and operated automotive business serving the greater Sacramento metropolitan area. We have numerous years of experience. We offer an inexpensive alternative to having your CV joint and drive axle checked out by an expensive dealership. We service all makes and model of foreign and domestic vehicles. We understand that your CV joint and drive axle work together to get as much of the power from your engine to the drive wheels as possible. You can lose performance and fuel economy whenever the CV joint or drive axle begin to go bad. Should either of these components fail completely, in addition to damaging other components that can require even more expense and work, the servicing alone can be expensive.

Modern vehicles are intended to provide as much power from the engine to the drive wheels as possible. Whenever, they are working properly, the CV joint and drive axle permit the transfer of that of that power smoothly and efficiently. In order for you to never have to risk these components failing, these components are recommended to be regularly inspected and replaced. ProTech Drive Axle Service Sacramento is equipped to correctly and rapidly handle this job, while saving you money in the process. If it is time for your next routine drive axle check, or you hear a clicking noise while turning a corner, bring your vehicle to us!