Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

Q: I have an older Lincoln Navigator and it has a CV boot that is leaking grease. I took it to two shops and they both want to replace the axle, not the boot. Is this necessary? A: Making some ...

A drive axle is essentially a half axle, so named because it does half of the job, extending from a transaxle or differential to one of the wheels. Its twin on the other side completes the set.

Q: My lube shop tells me one of my car’s CV boots is split and needs to be replaced. I wonder if this can keep a month until my handy brother returns from overseas. He’s never done a CV boot but is ...

A number of drivers think understanding car parts is the work of a mechanic. However, acquainting yourself with some easy to replace parts saves you money and probably being cheated by unprofessional ...

Vehicles are susceptible to wear and tear over time. Over the years, you will likely encounter various problems. Oil leaks, a moldy AC unit, or a faulty suspension are a few potential issues a driver ...

An axle shaft is a component of a vehicle's suspension system that transmits torque from the differential to the wheels and supports the vehicle's weight. It is a rotating rod or shaft that connects ...