Almost all new cars come equipped with constant velocity or CV drive axles, and CV joints are needed in front-wheel-drive vehicles to avoid driveline vibration. Likewise, cars with front-wheel drive or independent rear suspension use CV axle shafts for maximum flexibility. Since millions of today's cars now utilize this technology, understanding the makeup and function of CV axles is crucial to mastering this high-demand area of auto repair work. Viewers of this program will learn about basic CV components, including inner-stub, outer-stub, and interconnecting shafts, as well as the various types of CV joints and joint boots. An in-depth section on joint inspection depicts both road testing and shop analysis. Another chapter demonstrates axle removal, from loosening the axle nut to taking off the steering tie rod (and possibly the inner-stub-shaft snap rings or circlips), while step-by-step sections on CV joint service and axle installation are also featured. A Shopware Production.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on September 15, 2012. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Introduction to CV Axle Technology (1:35) -- CV Axle Principles (4:52) -- CV-Joint Inspection (4:45) -- CV-Axle Removal (3:46) -- CV-Joint Service (3:50) -- CV-Axle Installation (3:51) -- Credits: CV Axle Technology (0:21).