What are half shafts in a car?
A half shaft is essentially a drive axle that spans roughly half the car, from the wheel to the transaxle or differential. These are equipped with Constant Velocity, or CV, joints.
What’s the problem on the left side of the transmission?
Come on Ford get with the program. Seal, bushing and axle shaft were replaced on Left side at Ford garage under warranty. The same problem re-occured about a month later. Taking it in to get fixed again. Hope they fix it right this time. What a JOKE. Last Ford product I will buy. Trans seal leaking, rough shifting, especially when cold.
Why is a CV axle called a half shaft?
A constant velocity (CV) axle, also called a “half shaft,” is an important part of your vehicle’s drivetrain. It’s responsible for transferring the power from your transmission to your wheels. Because the CV axle is constantly rotating and flexing to accommodate different road conditions,…
Is the left side of the transmission covered by warranty?
Ugh, at least the throttle body was covered by Ford under warranty. Left side shaft oil seal leaking had seal replace and trans fluid, one year later same thing replace seal and shaft, now one month later its leaking again.
Can a cv shaft be replaced while driving?
The boot can be replaced in most cases, and this does not automatically warrant replacement of the entire CV axle. Vibration while driving: If the shaft of your CV axle is bent, you may begin to experience a vibration while driving. This will become more pronounced as you increase speed.
Come on Ford get with the program. Seal, bushing and axle shaft were replaced on Left side at Ford garage under warranty. The same problem re-occured about a month later. Taking it in to get fixed again. Hope they fix it right this time. What a JOKE. Last Ford product I will buy. Trans seal leaking, rough shifting, especially when cold.
A constant velocity (CV) axle, also called a “half shaft,” is an important part of your vehicle’s drivetrain. It’s responsible for transferring the power from your transmission to your wheels. Because the CV axle is constantly rotating and flexing to accommodate different road conditions,…
Ugh, at least the throttle body was covered by Ford under warranty. Left side shaft oil seal leaking had seal replace and trans fluid, one year later same thing replace seal and shaft, now one month later its leaking again.
The boot can be replaced in most cases, and this does not automatically warrant replacement of the entire CV axle. Vibration while driving: If the shaft of your CV axle is bent, you may begin to experience a vibration while driving. This will become more pronounced as you increase speed.