Check out this CV Shaft Replacement we recently performed here in our Parkes workshop.

A CV shaft’s purpose sounds simple: to transmit power to the wheels during constant rotation while allowing the wheel to turn.

However, it’s not as simple as it seems. The component on a CV shaft that allows fluid movement with extremely little friction is a Constant Velocity (CV) joint.

This joint contains bearings inside a race and contained inside a housing on the axle shaft. When assembled, the bearings in the race act like a ball, rolling freely inside the joint a full 360 degrees.

The complete joint is packed in high-temperature grease and enclosed in a rubber or polyurethane boot which is clamped to the axle shaft and the housing.

The joint must remain lubricated, clean and free of moisture. Once dirt or water enter the boot, the CV joint can quickly become damaged.

Once symptoms become noticeable, CV shaft replacement should be performed straight away.

If you have noticed any of the above mentioned symptoms, the team at Medlyn's Auto Services can help!