Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Axle Shafts - Front: Description
Power is transferred from transaxle to drive wheels by 2 axle shafts. The CV joints are of 2 designs, all outer joints are double-offset design and inner joints are tripod design or double-offset design. All outer CV joints are splined (helical splines) to the wheel bearing hub and are secured by a spindle nut.
All inner axle shafts, except left inner joint of automatic transaxles, use male splines and interlock with transaxle gears by barrel-type snap rings. The left inner joint of automatic transaxles use female splines and installs over stub shaft of transaxle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.